It may seem pressure-treated wood has been around forever. Some may view it as an old product with very little, if any, innovation. While the former statement may have some element of truth, the...
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Lessons learned in masonry
(09/01/2012)
Specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, installers, and craftworkers all have something valuable to offer to the conversation when it comes to creating high-performing building enclosures. While people have to be sensitive to contractual relationships, they...
Top 10 video security design trends
(09/01/2012)
In the grand scheme of architecture design, video security systems have often been treated as one of the least important parts. Over the last decade or so, this author has seen an increased number...
Coloured glass stages a comeback
(09/01/2012)
For more than 700 years, stained glass has added a colourful glow in structures around the world. From the windows of centuries-old European cathedrals to the Tiffany-coloured creations found in some of North America’s...
Metal’s winning ceilings
(07/01/2012)
Metal ceiling systems are gaining popularity in commercial ceiling markets because they not only conceal, but also attract attention with dramatic designs and decorative flourishes. The systems meet rigorous performance requirements for acoustics, wind...
Energy use, indoor air quality (IAQ), comfort, moisture intrusion, and durability are important considerations for design/construction professionals. To create a healthy, energy-efficient living space, a facility must be able to control airflow and water...
Understanding Canada’s VOC regulations
(07/01/2012)
For years, the phrase ‘volatile organic compounds (VOCs)’ has been associated with issues such as smog, greenhouse gases (GHGs), air pollution, and ozone layer depletion. Still, many Canadian design professionals are not overly familiar...
Specs overrule drawings… no, really?!
(07/01/2012)
Many specifiers have been called into an uncomfortable meeting with a request to clarify exactly what was intended by the written words in the project manual. One can often be left with the feeling...
Selecting and achieving the proper air barrier
(05/01/2012)
Air barriers have been a requirement of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) for many years, but not all design professionals fully understand what is involved in specifying one. An air barrier may...
Insulated siding is heating up in colder climates
(05/01/2012)
Energy prices are growing increasingly unpredictable, but one constant is the rise in heating bills when the mercury drops. Homeowners are always looking for ways to be more comfortable in their houses and save...
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