Canada’s historical buildings present a dilemma in terms of today’s performance expectations. They have little to no wall insulation, and covering their beautiful exteriors with insulation is either undesirable or prohibited by local authorities,...
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Understanding the economics of metal roofing
(03/12/2013)
In this author’s many years of experience in the commercial waterproofing industry, ‘cost’ is the most common cited reason by building owners and architects for not considering a standing-seam metal roof. However, a properly...
Critical considerations for replacing a flat roof
(03/09/2013)
Re-roofing can be one of the largest capital projects undertaken at a building. When it comes to replacing a flat roof, the options can be overwhelming—each choice comes with its own list of pros...
In this age of energy conservation, architects and designers must consider the benefits of natural light admitted through fenestration products versus light from electrical systems. With the balance usually swinging toward natural light, it...
Channel glass has the ability to deliver thermal performance over an extensive wall area and can transmit large amounts of natural light into building environments. Many projects have intermixed channel widths, surface textures, insulations,...
LEEDing opportunities for glass and glazing
(03/01/2013)
Sustainability is a guiding principle for architects around the world. Designs are aimed at conserving our natural resources and improving the quality of life for people inside homes, schools, and office buildings. The specification...
In the last decade, sustainable, flexible, and collaborative design trends have systematically eliminated many methods of controlling acoustics. The percentage of open-plan space has grown and so have occupant densities. At the same time,...
Specifying overhead and coiling doors
(01/01/2013)
Sectional overhead door systems (sometimes referred to as ‘panel doors’), as well as coiling (i.e. ‘rolling’) and high-speed door systems can be found on most commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Material options for these...
In Canada, it is widely stated buildings account for approximately 35 per cent of the total primary energy use, and roughly 30 per cent of the country’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.1 In the...
Design on track
(01/01/2013)
Increasing applications for interior manual and automated sliding doors that traditionally would be swing doors are being specified and installed. On the other side of the Atlantic, sliding doors have always been popular for...
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