Architects who work for national brand retailers have the challenging job of designing beautiful buildings that also fit into brand guidelines. They have to focus heavily on creating a storefront that is immediately recognizable by consumers. One of the best ways to brand the exterior of a building is with building materials. The materials can … Continued
Design Pressures and Building Zones Now that we know the basic parameters used to determine the wind loads, let’s delve into two important ones: building zones and design pressures. In this post, we will understand how pressures act on a structure, and how we use this knowledge to calculate the minimum pressures a building designer … Continued
Happy Fall Y’all! I don’t know about you, but fall is one of my favorite times of the year for decorating my front porch. From pumpkins and corn husks to friendly scarecrows and rich colored mums, fall is all about dressing up your exterior. This year, I was inspired while decorating my porch to make … Continued
For architects and builders—especially those in hurricane-prone areas—creating projects that meet or exceed wind load codes is incredibly important. It helps maintain the safety of all building tenants and contributes to the operational functionality of the building over its lifetime. But what exactly is wind load, and why is it important? Wind load is essentially … Continued
Day dreaming of exquisite exteriors, detailed designs, and state-of-the-art finishes? You have likely been perusing Pinterest and Houzz! I mean what is more fun than picking out finishes and designs for your dream house and saving them to Pinterest boards and Houzz ideabooks? I’m guilty of spending hours searching for new kitchen tiles and ideas … Continued
Home is where the heart is. That’s why it is of the upmost importance to use quality building materials to protect your home for the long haul. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing house, you should consider the benefits of fiber cement siding. Have you been searching for a siding … Continued
The word on the street is wood. Have you noticed it is everywhere? Storming both interior and exterior settings, wood is making a comeback in a fresh and exciting way. We are not talking about old school 1960s paneled rooms and dark dated trim. Now it’s all about wood accent walls and other unique features. … Continued
Ponce City Market675 Ponce de Leon Avenue NEAtlanta, Georgia 30308 Atlanta is turning an abandoned building into a main attraction. Ponce City Market is emerging from the historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. The development will be the area’s largest adaptive, reuse project and will include a Central Food Hall, … Continued
There is an expression, ‘Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.’ This quote applies very well to building enclosure wall assembly failures. The majority of wall assembly failures can be attributed to deficient design for rainwater management. The concept of a rainscreen for rainwater management is nothing new. References to the pressure … Continued