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How Architects Can Ensure Material PerformanceTHURSDAY, JUN 07, 2018When you select materials and products for a building’s design, you plan on their quality and performance contributing to your project’s success. That’s the idea, at least. -
Applying Fire Protection Elements Into Aircraft Hangar DesignsTHURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018Aircraft hangars are some of the most challenging structures to design when it comes to fire safety. They’re large, open structures that house aircraft and large equipment: a combination that… -
Manufacturing Plants: Smoke Protection and RemovalFRIDAY, APR 27, 2018The combination of expansive space, machinery and potential hazardous or flammable substances makes fire safety a challenge for warehouses and manufacturing plants. Smoke control and removal should be key factors… -
How Architects Can Design With Confidence: An Overview of Materials TestingMONDAY, APR 09, 2018When you choose the materials you’ll use in a building design, you need to know that they have what it takes do their job: structural integrity, resilience, energy efficiency, etc.… -
Effective Fire Protection for Museums and LibrariesTHURSDAY, APR 05, 2018Libraries and museums can pose a challenge when it comes to fire protection. These types of buildings are potentially high occupancy buildings, so employee and visitor safety is crucial. Libraries…