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Acoustic guitar inspires SCB design of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Tower in Nashville

Acoustic guitar inspires SCB design of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Tower in Nashville

Posted by | Jun 24, 2019 | 0 |

Above the podium, a 37-story sleek glass tower rises, capturing views of the city and the Cumberland River for the building’s occupants. The fenestration and balcony composition continue the acoustic guitar design conceit; the tower elegantly recalls the fretted neck of the instrument. Amenity decks—one for hotel guests and one for residents—provide a private outdoor experience above the busy street. The project is targeting LEED Gold certification.

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AAMA releases updated standard for liquid applied flashing for exterior wall openings

AAMA releases updated standard for liquid applied flashing for exterior wall openings

Posted by | Jun 13, 2019 | 0 |

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings that includes fenestration products, such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations. AAMA 714-19, “Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings,” was last updated in 2015.

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Technoform adds capacity and enhances service at its Ohio facility to meet growing market needs

Technoform adds capacity and enhances service at its Ohio facility to meet growing market needs

Posted by | Apr 3, 2019 | 0 |

“We have experienced tremendous growth, and with advanced equipment we will continue to improve the speed and quality of the operation to benefit our customers,” said Technoform’s Bill Blazek. “As part of our strategic plan, we are continually investing in technological and service enhancements, product and equipment innovations, and as needed, facility expansions that support our customers’ needs.”

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Space Needle’s renovated observation decks achieve high thermal performance with Technoform spacers

Space Needle’s renovated observation decks achieve high thermal performance with Technoform spacers

Posted by | Nov 27, 2018 | 0 |

In reimagining the building Olson Kundig respected the Space Needle’s conceptual innovation and enduring legacy as originally envisioned by Edward E. Carlson, and as designed by John Graham with Victor Steinbruek, to reflect aspirations of the Space Age. Working with Olson Kundig from the renovation’s earliest stages, glazing consultant and designer Front Inc. specified Technoform’s spacers to help achieve the Space Needle’s design goals.

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Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products

Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products

Posted by | Aug 23, 2018 | 0 |

PRISM asked building materials manufacturers for information about some of their latest and/or most innovative sustainable products which architects might considering specifying for their next project. We asked manufacturers why an architect would specify their product and where an one could find more information. PRISM compiled this information in a guide, listing products by category types in alphabetical order. You can read the entire Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products or click on a category or company listed below for specific information.

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Aug. 7 AAMA webinar to review changes to Prop 65 labeling

Aug. 7 AAMA webinar to review changes to Prop 65 labeling

Posted by | Jul 24, 2018 | 0 |

This educational session is meant to provide clarification on the new Prop 65 labeling requirements and guidance on strategies for complying. It will include an overview of Prop 65 and review of the new labeling requirements, focusing on challenges faced by fenestration manufacturers and delivering solutions for compliance. Nolan also will answer questions from webinar participants.

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UL/CLEB reviews Canadian codes, NAFS-11 supplement during AAMA Summer Conference

UL/CLEB reviews Canadian codes, NAFS-11 supplement during AAMA Summer Conference

Posted by | Jun 21, 2018 | 0 |

UL/CLEB sponsored a workshop at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Summer Conference in Lake Tahoe, California, clarifying what manufacturers need to know when it comes to Canadian codes and CSA A440S1-17, the Canadian supplement to the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS)-11. Robert Jutras, principal engineer, led the overview, touching on Canadian building codes, including codes for building envelopes and fenestration.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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