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When designing a new education or healthcare facility, there are acoustical guidelines you need to follow from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). These organizations provide sound transmission class (STC) requirements for noise-sensitive rooms in education and healthcare facilities. These requirements from ANSI and the AIA focus on walls that perform at an STC of 50, which satisfies building-code requirements. Here are your options for walls in these types of spaces … |
Highlighted by a striking masonry façade and intact steeple, two contiguous buildings were combined into residences that utilize organic aspects of the church.
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NewSchool of Architecture and Design recently announced it is introducing a new class of its Executive Masters Program in Architecture. The program, delivered in weekend sessions, is uniquely designed for practicing architects pursuing a first professional degree to teach or gain reciprocal state licensure.
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Empire State Building to Go Green
New York City’s Empire State Building is in the spotlight – this time as a test case and model for retrofitting older existing buildings for sustainability. World-class environmental consulting, non-profit, design, and construction partners have partnered to create a process for analyzing and retrofitting existing structures for environmental sustainability, and the process will be used to help the Empire State Building go green.Read more »
EPA Aims Air-Check Plan at 62 Schools
White Paper Shows How to LEED the Way with Green Design
National Architecture Week Goes Virtual
The acoustical properties that give a space its signature sound - ranging from musical to hushed, well-controlled to clamorous - are an essential ingredient in today’s leading architectural designs.
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Acoustics: Absorb, Block, and Cover
While acoustics are invisible, it’s easy to see which spaces lack the sound control needed for privacy, productivity, learning, and enjoyment.Read more »
A comprehensive line of renovation products from Arsco includes radiator enclosures, fin tube covers, pipe covers, fan coil enclosures, baseboard covers, induction unit covers, and storage solutions.
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A complete line-up of sensor-operated HyTronic™ electronic faucets provide reliable, touch-free hand washing, and help prevent the spread of germs in public environments.
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Solstice is an energy-efficient, hand-blown glass pendant that’s featured as part of WAC Lighting’s Puget Sound Collection.
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Multimedia AV Brings the '60s to Life
Designing Telepresence Spaces
The Future is Integrated Project Delivery
EnOcean Technology Sets a New Standard for Lighting
19th-Century Jail Becomes 21st-Century Hotel
Passive Ventilation for Aggressive Energy Savings
Biomimicry: Nature's Lessons
Selecting a Wireless Security System
USGBC Earns LEED Platinum for New HQ
| April 15, 2009 |
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