The NY Times picked up on a trend that’s been gaining momentum for a long time. In “Some Buildings Not Living Up to Green Label,” Mireya Navarro discusses the “gap between design and construction, which LEED certifies, and how some buildings actually perform.” Navarro’s not breaking any new ground here, especially for those ensconced in [...]
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Acoustics are a key element to the design of any building, especially public buildings such as auditoriums, halls, theaters, and more.
This free quick guide takes an in-depth look at the formulas and techniques you’ll need to use to ensure your buildings are meeting basic acoustical criteria. Learn more about the balance of highs and lows, [...]
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Download this free cheat sheet now for 13 quick tips that can help improve your drawing skills. Covering everything from thumbnail drawing to cameras to overlay tracing, you’ll get all the shortcuts for methods, tools and technologies that you can take to improve your drawings and projects.
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The AIA collects and disseminates Best Practices as a [...]
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