Designed by Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects, the Chile Baha’i House of Worship sits on a hillside set against the Andes Mountains. At nearly 100 ft high, the temple features nine entrances, welcoming worshipers from all...
Once the site of an old rail yard and industrial buildings, the NorthPoint redevelopment now houses modern residential and office towers and the associated amenities. The ten-story Education First (EF) building is a focal point of the...
The 225,000 sq ft Integrated Sciences Complex is the first new academic building built on the Columbia Point campus since it opened in 1974. The complex supports interdisciplinary scientific research, teaching, and collaboration with...
Abstract: In this paper we present design and detailing concepts of metal stud wall systems for achieving a predictable performance when subject to air-blast loading effects. These systems are commonly used for exterior cladding and interior...
Abstract: The challenges of "modernizing" solid masonry buildings are fairly well understood for typical buildings, but less so for humidified buildings, especially those in cold climates. The conversion of existing, often historically-...
Also published in Condensation in Exterior Building Wall Systems: ASTM STP-1498|Abstract: Condensation problems in general use (i.e., non-humidified) buildings such as offices, schools, and condominiums typically manifest themselves as visible...
Online content only|Abstract: The five articles that precede this article discussed the unique design parameters associated with high humidity and low temperature buildings such as swimming pools and ice rinks. These buildings are much less...
Abstract: Natatoriums, especially those in cold climates, are highly susceptible to moisture-related problems. Interior moisture levels in natatoriums are extreme, with dew points ranging from 15.5 to 21 C (60 to 70 F). At these elevated moisture...
Online content only|Abstract: Cold storage facilities can be thought of as typical, heated buildings turned inside out. Instead of designing to keep heat in during cold weather, they are designed to keep it out.|This special report is the fifth...
Online content only|Abstract: Ice rinks present several unique challenges for designers, all stemming from the fact that the floor of the rink is maintained at below-freezing temperatures while the remainder of the building is kept much warmer.|...
Online content only|Abstract: Museums, archives, and art storage facilities require special design consideration for a number of reasons, most notably that the value of the building's contents often exceeds the value of the building itself....
When discussing moisture-related problems in high-humidity buildings, natatoriums and museums typically come to mind as the most challenging building types. However, specific design requirements for temperature, relative humidity (RH), and air...
Buildings with high relative humidity interiors, including hospitals, laboratories, and indoor pools, frequently experience wintertime condensation along windowsills and other perimeter components. Uncontrolled condensation in exterior envelope...