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Curtain Wall

7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus. 

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High-rise Construction | Jun 29, 2016

Best Tall Buildings around the world favor unusual shapes and hybrid functions

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat selects winners in four regions.

High-rise Construction | Jun 28, 2016

CTBUH names winners and finalists for 2016 Tall Building Awards

Eight winners were named in five categories that recognized tall buildings, urban habitats, innovation, performance, and decade-long excellence.

High-rise Construction | Jun 15, 2016

WilkinsonEyre designs diamond-patterned Bay Park Centre for Toronto

A sloping plaza with trees, grass, and gardens connects the two downtown towers.

High-rise Construction | Jeff Alexander | Jun 13, 2016

Marilyn Monroe’ tower adds curves to the Toronto skyline

Made of glass, concrete, and steel, the 56-story tower has been dubbed the "Marilyn Monroe" because of its curving lines.

High-rise Construction | Jun 7, 2016

Gensler’s Gateway Tower picks up where Calatrava's Chicago Spire left off

A new 2,000-foot tower has been proposed for a site that is currently a non-monument to an abandoned plan.

Codes and Standards | May 25, 2016

LEED Dynamic is worth the effort, says commercial real estate executive

San Diego office tower is California’s first office building to receive LEED Dynamic plaque in recertification.

 

Building Team Awards | May 20, 2016

Pittsburgh's Tower at PNC Plaza raises the bar on high-rise greenness

The Building Team designed the 800,000-sf tower to use 50% less energy than a comparable building. A 1,200-sf mockup allowed the team to test for efficiency, functionality, and potential impact on the building’s occupants.

High-rise Construction | May 17, 2016

Foster + Partners-designed towers approved as part of massive neighborhood redevelopment in San Francisco

One of Oceanwide Center’s buildings will be the city’s second tallest. 

Green | May 16, 2016

Development team picked for largest Passive House project in North America

The 24-story curved building would be 70% more efficient than comparable housing in New York City.

High-rise Construction | May 2, 2016

UPDATED* Construction to begin this summer in Chicago on Studio Gang’s Vista Tower

The 1,186-foot tower will be the third-tallest building in the city.

 

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