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Dissecting the Code, Part 8 - Tall Buildings Get a Safety Check for Seismic Risk
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Dissecting the Code, Part 8 - Tall Buildings Get a Safety Check for Seismic Risk
By Wanda Lau

San Francisco recently commissioned a landmark study to ascertain strategies to... More

Tags: Applied Technology Council, Structure, High-Rise Projects, California, Resilient Design
California Gives Final Approval to 2020 Solar Panel Mandate
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California Gives Final Approval to 2020 Solar Panel Mandate
By Symone Strong

The new requirement will cost about $10,000 per home. More

Tags: Renewable Energy, California, Codes and Standards, Energy-Efficient Design, Solar Cells
The Surprising Link Between One World Trade Center and the Salesforce Tower
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The Surprising Link Between One World Trade Center and the Salesforce Tower

A key life safety system goes beyond code to protect... More

Tags: Fire Safety, Building Codes, Walls
Brought to you by Owens Corning
Resilient Design Strategies that Are Affordable or Free
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Resilient Design Strategies that Are Affordable or Free
By Edward Keegan

If one thing is for certain, it's that the barrage of weather-related disasters... More

Tags: Habitat for Humanity, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, Laurie Schoeman, Resilient Design, Enterprise Community Partners
A Case for Inclusive Design
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A Case for Inclusive Design
By Blaine Brownell

Blaine Brownell details projects and products that emphasize inclusivity and... More

Tags: AART Architects, Codes and Standards, Accessibility, Accessible Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act
Fresno State Hosts Builders, Officials, and Urban Planners at A Path to Zero Net Energy Symposium
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Fresno State Hosts Builders, Officials, and Urban Planners at A Path to Zero Net Energy Symposium
By Mary Salmonsen

Panelists included Robert Raymer of the California BIA and Brandon De Young of De... More

Tags: California Energy Commission, Renewable Energy, Training, California, Consol
Mid-Rise Housing that Goes Beyond Code
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Mid-Rise Housing that Goes Beyond Code

Origine is more than the world’s tallest all-wood residential tower. It also... More

Tags: Design, Structure, Sustainability, Wood, Building Materials
Brought to you by Think Wood
USGBC and ICC Release 2018 International Green Construction Code
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USGBC and ICC Release 2018 International Green Construction Code
By ARCHITECT Staff

Announced in a press release, the latest code standards by USGBC, International... More

Tags: Codes and Standards, Green Standards, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Building Codes, Green Building
ADA Planning for Entrances and Doors
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ADA Planning for Entrances and Doors

This new guide proves to be an invaluable resource for architects. More

Tags: Design, Planning, Doors, Building Codes
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What It Takes to Withstand Mother Nature
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What It Takes to Withstand Mother Nature
By Kim Phelan

Assessing vulnerabilities and financial planning before disaster strikes is as... More

Tags: Infrastructure Projects, Codes and Standards, Administration, Resilient Design, Infrastructure Imperative
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