Introducing natural daylight into the central recreation area, which also serves as a storm shelter, posed a significant challenge. Traditional windows and skylights were not feasible due to the need to comply with strict ICC 500 and FEMA P-361 storm shelter codes while ensuring structural integrity and occupant safety.
New coatings and sheens don’t always live and perform by the old rules. What is driving this innovation, and what are some examples of these new rule-breaking coatings? We’ll get to that.
As the push for renewable energy solutions gains momentum globally, reliance on solar roofing panels is expected to continue to increase. This has far-reaching implications for the construction industry, which must reconsider how buildings are constructed to support this growth.
CJS Architects was tasked with designing the Sands Family YMCA, a 75,000 square-foot state-of-the-art multi-use facility that took the place of the 100-year-old Canandaigua YMCA.
This article will outline seven points that, if kept in mind during the design process, can eliminate many roofing-related change orders and reduce installation time and costs.
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