The Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects with engineering firm Aecom, incorporates cultural references to the city in an abstract manner and combines them with practical responses to...
Tag: Roofing
Architectural zinc roofing considerations
(05/23/2019)
Proper specification, design, and installation of a zinc roof can provide an esthetically appealing, cost-effective, durable system capable of lasting for up to 80 years. To realize the full potential of a zinc roof,...
New national standard on wind resilience proposed
(05/01/2019)
A new report recommends the development of a national standard for Canada on wind resilience to mitigate residential and small building property damage resulting from natural disasters.
The Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) will hold a “Single-ply Membrane Education Day” on February 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the CSC Edmonton Chapter have been invited to this event.
CSC Edmonton explores new roofing systems
(01/25/2019)
The members of the Edmonton Chapter have been invited to Rooferama, an annual event organized by the Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA). The event will take place at the Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre on Wednesday,...
Accurate assessment of the watertightness of new and existing roofs can potentially save building owners hundreds of millions of dollars annually. The challenge for roofing specifiers is choosing the most effective exterior-to-interior watertightness evaluation...
The challenges of winter roofing
(01/22/2019)
Even in winter, immediate replacement of roof systems could be an absolute necessity, depending on the severity of leaks and the interior environment the roof is supposed to protect. Contingent on the size of...
Designing for solar PV
(12/27/2018)
Architects can integrate solar arrays into building designs instead of adding them as an afterthought. As solar photovoltaic (PV) technology matures and design options expand, everything from the colour of frames to the tint...
CSC Toronto hosts dinner meeting
(12/18/2018)
Join CSC Toronto as they host a dinner meeting on January 8. The event will take place at the Toronto Skating, Curling, and Cricket Club.
Calgary Chapter explores PV systems
(12/17/2018)
Join the Calgary Chapter as they host a meeting on roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems. The breakfast meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 8, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Winston Golf and...
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