Many times an otherwise well-designed project is stalled after the first budget quotes are returned. At this point, everyone scrambles for ways to "cut back" or "re-engineer" to move the project forward. The term "value engineering" is bandied about and then the design revisions start. Value Engineering - where it began. The term "value engineering"…
Every new building project brings a fresh opportunity to provide the best atmosphere for the occupants and sustainability to benefit the environment. With FITWEL, WELL building standards and LEED, there is no shortage of certification programs. Which one is best for your green building project, or should you go for all three? Green Building Certification…
The word "polycarbonate" might make you think of industrial-looking buildings with poorly distributed light diffusion. But recent technologies have revolutionized this type of glazing, resulting in a desirable and customizable option for architectural projects. Whereas other rigid glazes such as fiberglass and glass are prone to breakage during installation, polycarbonate products were developed to be…
Working in an industry that uses glass and polycarbonate for structures and openings in the roof, we know a lot about heat gain and heat loss. It's a big concern for almost all of our customers, especially when considering the impact on potential LEED certification. WHAT IS HEAT GAIN AND HEAT LOSS? Heat loss, measured…
The Itawamba Community College (ICC) was organized in July 1963. The college met in random vacant buildings and shops offered by businesses in Tupelo MS for the first 3 years. By 1966, the school was able to locate in a 65,000 sq foot building. This was just the start for the area college, then known…
If you want to improve your memory performance, attention span and overall cognitive abilities nature is your answer. And the trend toward more human-focused architecture has recognized the connection between people and their environments. More and more new projects are including naturally restorative architecture like: Living walls reduce indoor pollutants along with bringing nature into…