Top building products for September 2024
BD+C Editors break down September's top 15 building products, from the Crystal W50i to Armstrong's DesignStackz Ceiling System.
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Mass Timber
5 hidden benefits of mass timber design
Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment.
K-12 Schools
S.M.A.R.T. campus combines 3 schools on one site
From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley.
Products and Materials
Top building products for April 2024
BD+C Editors break down April's top 15 building products, from CLiC On-demand Privacy Glass to NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing.
Fire-Rated Products | Nov 3, 2016
Fire rated switchable glass provides privacy and fire protection at the University of Chicago Medical Center
The University of Chicago Hospital Group reached out to Bill Zientarski of Hi-Performance Glazing Solutions and SAFTI FIRST’s architectural representative in Illinois for a solution that combined vision, privacy and fire protection in one glazed unit.
Roofing and Fire Safety | Jeff Alexander | Sep 21, 2016
Metal roofing provides exceptional fire resistance
Buildings with great fire resistance will likely have lower insurance costs and be restricted by fewer codes, owing to the decreased risk.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Aug 25, 2016
FAQ on fire rated glazing applications
Choosing the correct and code approved fire rated glazing product can be confusing, this FAQ can help.
Fire-Rated Products | Jul 21, 2016
D-Blaze® Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) Earns GREENGUARD Gold Certification
Fire Retardant Wood Treatment is first of its kind to earn GREENGUARD Gold Certification
Bill O'Keeffe | Jun 30, 2016
Don’t Get Caught in the 60-minute Trap
When it comes to fire rated glass, there is probably nothing more confusing than the 60-minute…
Jun 27, 2016
Fire-Rated Curtain Wall System Provides Stylish Fire Protection from the Outside In
Creating a sleek and aesthetically pleasing space, while also providing protection against the spread of fire between neighboring buildings, were key points in the development of LMN Architect’s 929 Office Tower in Bellevue, Washington.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | May 6, 2016
On New York City’s bulletin on lot line requirements – and how it applies everywhere else
Determining when fire rated requirements apply, the type of fire rated glazing allowed, how much fire rated glazing can be used, and what happens when sprinklers are installed are just some of the issues that designers have to wrestle with.
Fire-Rated Products | Apr 12, 2016
Safti First introduces Superlite II-XLB, the largest 2-hour fire resistive glazing for oversize and butt-glazed applications
BRISBANE, CA (April 8, 2016) – SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and…
Fire-Rated Products | Mar 7, 2016
Fire Resistive Curtain Wall Helps Hospital Meet Fire and Seismic Requirements
SaftiFirst’s custom curtain wall complied with all the seismic requirements while still blending in seamlessly with building’s design
Bill O'Keeffe | Nov 24, 2015
Fire rated doors: standards, testing and glazing requirements
There are several safe and economical alternatives to traditional wired glass for 20-45 minute vision lites
