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Not All Concrete Is the Same: Low Embodied Carbon Dry-Cast Concrete Masonry

Explore the concrete carbon cycle, CMU sequestration rates, and life-cycle assessments of wall systems, and learn practical strategies for reducing embodied carbon.

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Expansion Joint Cover Systems

An expansion joint is a structural gap designed to accommodate the movement of a building in a controlled manner. Review joint sizing and movement and how to select the right cover system.

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Resin-Mineral Composite Decking & Siding: Design Versatility & Natural Appeal

Resin-mineral composite embodies the enduring appeal of wood without its challenges. Discover its performance attributes and design options that elevate the outdoor experience.

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Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation the Right Way

Parking is typically considered a “necessity,” but have you considered how much the first and last impressions count? Discover how automated parking creates a winning proposition.

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Redwood Lumber: Attributes, Applications, & Environmental Benefits

Redwood from responsibly managed forests is a natural material that's a sustainable choice. Explore redwood's strength, beauty, and life cycle benefits for indoor and outdoor applications.

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Hardware Codes and Standards for Outdoor Swimming Pool Areas in Multifamily Environments

Enhanced security and amenities like swimming pools are highly valued in multifamily settings. Pool enclosure requirements, code differences, and hardware selection are discussed.

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Artisanal Craft in Sustainable Spaces

Discover how sourcing artisanal, handcrafted fixtures and furnishings for a building project can allow designers and builders to effect social, economic, and environmental change.

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Understanding Mortarless Stone Veneer & Other Stone Veneer Products

Natural and manufactured mortared stone veneers require installer time and skill. Discover realistic-looking mortarless stone veneer panels that install like siding in any weather.

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Cold Storage and Controlled Environments Using Insulated Metal Panels

Examine how IMPs provide an effective energy-efficient building envelope and why they are suitable for use within temperature-controlled hygienic environments—where performance is critical.

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Mitigating Human–Wildlife Conflicts Through Design: Wildlife-Resistant Waste Management and Food Storage Systems

Design for coexistence. Explore how to reduce human–bear conflicts in communities and natural environments with wildlife-resistant waste management and food storage systems.

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Office to Residential Building Conversions: Feasibility and Plumbing Retrofit

Examine the factors behind office building to housing conversions and the use of in-wall toilet systems as a solution to design, economic, and sustainability concerns.

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Geberit North America

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Lawns & Beyond: The Creative Possibilities of Synthetic Grass

Next-generation synthetic grass solutions replicate the look of natural grass while surpassing it in functionality. Explore applications that meet the needs of various markets.

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ForeverLawn

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Sustainability and Innovation: Enhancing Outdoor Living with Composite Decking

Explore the sustainable benefits of composite decking and learn how it creates aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces that enhance occupant safety and well-being.

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Trex

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Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Prepainted Architectural and Structural Panel Systems

A metal roof blends performance and aesthetics to give a building strength, longevity, and character. Learn what to consider when selecting a project-specific metal roofing system.

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Englert, Inc.

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Protecting Floors from Below: Vapor Barriers for Concrete Slabs on Grade and in Crawl Spaces

Learn how vapor barriers under concrete slabs prevent moisture issues, with key methods, standards, and real-world case studies explored.

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Barrier Bac

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Architectural Applications of Exterior Mouldings and Trim Featuring Cellular PVC

Exterior trim and mouldings may occupy a small area of a home, but they can have a sizeable aesthetic impact. Discover how to design exterior PVC trim and mouldings properly.

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Westlake Royal Building Products

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Inclusive Playgrounds: Designing Spaces to Bring Children & Communities Together

Play is much more than fun and games--skills learned through play lay the foundation for adulthood. Explore inclusive playgrounds that let everyone develop, grow, and play together.

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BCI Burke Co.

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Railing Systems: Understanding and Designing to Fit Your Vision

Choose a deck railing system that suits your project’s aesthetic and performance requirements. Review your options in aluminum, composite, and aluminum/composite railings.

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Trex

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Embodied Carbon and the Building Envelope

Discover the role the building industry can play in reducing embodied carbon. Explore the tools and methods that building designers can use to limit embodied carbon.

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

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The Healing Power of Mobility: Shifting Positions to Heal and Empower Well-Being

Discover how healthcare furniture design can reduce fall risk, support mobility, and foster holistic recovery.

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IOA Healthcare Furniture/CAMA Inc.

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Access Doors and Panels: Contemporary Solutions for Functionality and Aesthetics

Discover how access doors and panels deliver functional, code-compliant, and visually integrated solutions for wall and ceiling applications.

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Best Access Doors

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Polished Concrete: How to Get What You Specify

Examine the concrete polishing process and discover why polished concrete has become a popular architectural flooring option in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.

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Solomon Colors

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Section 08 87 29 - Bird Collision Deterrent Markers

Specification includes eco-friendly exterior glazing markers that reduce bird collisions while preserving transparency.

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Feather Friendly

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Architectural Hardware & Access Control for Healthcare Environments

Healthcare facilities must strike a delicate balance between freedom and security. Find hardware and access control solutions that make for a safe and efficient healthcare environment.

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dormakaba US

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ADA Compliance for Door Hardware

ADA-compliant door design enhances usability for all people. Explore the requirements, relevant codes and standards, and benefits to businesses and communities.

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Pamex

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Noise Control Solutions: Resilient Sound Isolation Clips

Discover the techniques and products to prevent unwanted sound transmission.

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PAC International, Inc.