Urban density challenges: Watch John Straube, PhD, P.Eng. discuss the implications of higher density on material selection. Energy-efficiency: MIT energy-efficient cities MIT urban energy study MIT air leaks and energy costs study Return on investment: Condos and Concrete Initial cost of construction: First Safe Construction Comparison Study Addendum, Toronto – First Safe Construction Comparison Study […]
Protection during construction: Boston fire – July 2017 Dorchester fire – June 2017 Prince George fire – April 2017 Architect blog – Tall Wood Folly – April 2017 Raleigh fire – March 2017 Mid-rise wood fires trend: Insurance assesses wood mid-rise fire risk Sound and Fire: Best practice guide on fire stops and blocks and […]
Acoustic Privacy: Condos & Concrete Sound & Concrete Sound and Fire: Best practice guide on fire stops and blocks and their impact on sound transmission
Architects, Specifiers, Engineers and other experts on need for building resilience: Architecture commitment to resiliency LEED credits for resilient design Structural engineering and resiliency – design to last More frequent extreme weather: Climate change means build better Vulnerable sector safety: Build schools safely
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