Active chilled beams are HVAC devices composed of primary air ducted supply, hydronic coils, and diffuser slots that provide localized sensible cooling to the space 1. Primary air is induced through ...

Following-up on last month's quick review of the five basic types of building construction, according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction ...

Off-site building components, whether mass timber, storage containers or the various types of modular units, can be beneficial to getting projects done, but using them properly means understanding ...

Buildings that have to comply with accessibility requirements for the disabled include all public buildings, governmental facilities and institutions, office buildings, residential buildings, ...

Navigating building codes can feel like an endless research project, especially when it comes to accessibility standards. Whether you're designing multifamily apartment buildings, senior living ...

The WELL Building Standard is a holistic certification developed by the International WELL Building Institute that helps builders and organizations take into account the health and well-being aspects ...

In a nod to the aesthetic expectations of its patrons, the exterior of the 983-space 328,000-sf parking garage for Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe, Texas, is ...