How High Design & Building Codes Can Co-Exist
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Gorgeous Atriums that Meet Design Aesthetic and Safety CodeTUESDAY, JUN 20, 2017There are few design elements more visually imposing and spatially awe-inspiring than a properly implemented atrium. They provide large volumes of vertical space that are used by hotels, office buildings... -
Energy Efficient Buildings: When Building Code is KeyFRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017According to the U.S. Department of Energy, over the next 30 years, building energy codes are projected to: save up to $126 billion in energyreduce carbon emissions by 841 million... -
Constructing Healthier BuildingsWEDNESDAY, APR 19, 2017Sustainability, as it relates to construction and design, is a relatively simple idea. Recycling, energy efficiency and saving water are now mainstream concepts. The use of sustainable, non-toxic and natural... -
Checklist for Fire and Safety Protection in OfficesTUESDAY, APR 11, 2017In the United States, it's estimated that about 80,000 fires occur in commercial environments each year, resulting in about 18,000 injuries, about 3,000 fatalities and billions of dollars worth of... -
Discontinuing the Model 1500 Smoke CurtainMONDAY, JAN 16, 2017As of March 31, 2017, Smoke Guard will be discontinuing the production of the Model 1500 smoke rated curtain. Due to minimal demand for this particular product we have decided...