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Planning for Fire-Resistance Rated Requirements Without Compromising Aesthetics
Planning for Fire-Resistance Rated Requirements Without Compromising Aesthetics
Date: 4/21/2026
Although necessary, planning buildings around fire- and life-safety code requirements can often make designers feel like they are in a zero-sum game where code compliance and design freedom are mutual...
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Fire-Rated Glazing for Zero-Lot-Line Walls: What Architects Need to Know
Fire-Rated Glazing for Zero-Lot-Line Walls: What Architects Need to Know
Date: 4/17/2026
While the use of fire-rated glazing is predominately relegated to applications within the built environment, there are contexts for which fire and life safety codes require exterior fire-resistive wal...
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Minimize Hazards and Maximize Comfort
Minimize Hazards and Maximize Comfort
Date: 11/19/2025
Health care design encompasses a wide range of project types. From neonatal intensive care units (NICU) to walk-in clinics, each building presents project teams with several challenges for meeting cod...
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