The Architect's Guide to Complex Façades
The last decade has witnessed a proliferation of increasingly sophisticated building modeling and design tools that have helped to herald in a new era of architecture, one in which
creativity seems to feel no bounds. This new era of possibility has greatly affected façades, as designers create building envelopes of ever-growing complexity.
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SuperLite III-XL Fire Resistive Butt-Glazed Wall Assembly
The SuperLite III-XL 60-120 minute fire resistive multilaminate is available in butt-glazed assemblies with a maximum single panel size of 6,975 square inches, giving architects ultimate clear views and transparency.
SuperLite III-XL also has the largest fixed-frame glass panel in the industry at 5,978 square inches. SuperLite III-XL is listed by UL and meets ASTM E-119 up to 2 hours with hose stream and CPSC Cat. II impact safety, the federal maximum safety standard. See this product at the AIA show next month, booth #1236.
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Spread the Word about Window Safety
By Angela Dickson
National Window Safety Week, running April 5-11, increases awareness on preventing window falls and the proper use of windows for emergency escape purposes. To protect children, the Window Safety Task Force offers several tips that manufacturers can share with customers.
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Central Corridor Light Rail Transit
Contract glazier: AMG Architectural Glass & Glazing
Glass fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Metal framing systems: CMI Architectural Products
The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit in Minnesota stretches about 11 miles, serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown areas with 20 new station stops along University Ave. and Washington Ave. Designed to establish the core of a seamless regional transit system, the CCLRT station stops feature all new glass and metal pavilions, with a modern custom ceramic frit pattern tying the brand new Green line together. Read more...
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