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Learning Objectives 1 Explain factors that influence how much carbon is stored in wood building products. The carbon in wood, paper, grass trimmings, and other organic matter removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesis, which will ultimately be returned to the atmosphere through burning or decay. cross-laminated timber (CLT) An engineered-wood panel consisting of layers of lumber stacked with the grain at 90-degree angles and glued together with structural adhesives. Applications include floor slabs, walls, and roofs (A, right). dowel-laminated timber (DLT) A mass-timber product made of dimensional softwood lumber stacked and friction-fit together with hardwood dowels. [Extracted from the article]

BUILDING TYPE STUDY 1,048 ARTS & CULTURE IN 2007, Morphosis won the competition for the new home of the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), in Costa Mesa, California, and, by 2008, the project was officially under way. Skin in the Game OCMA's dynamic rainscreen "brings together low- and hightech solutions", says Morphosis partner in charge Brandon Welling, referring to the artisanal craft of glazed terra-cotta and the cuttingedge digital techniques that made possible the precise design and construction of such an irregularly undulant wrapper. SCA's freestanding buildings are densely packed and stylistically eclectic - ranging from the mega-scaled masonry geometries of architect Charles Lawrence's Segerstrom Hall to the glassy, wavelike facade of Cesar Pelli's concert venue, next door to OCMA. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on several stone based products from companies like Eldorado Stone LLC Walker Zanger Inc. along with an evaluation of stone products including tonal paper terrazzo laminate from Formica Group.

The article features tile and stone products including porcelain wall tile from Unica Ceramiche, porcelain slabs from Fuoriformato and ceramic wallpaper from ABK.

The article focuses on the renovation of the stucco with the use of three-coat cement plaster. It mentions that it is required for the stucco to be reinvented considering its overall appearane in a house. It discusses the proper way of treating or the application of the cement plaster on stucco, which are normally less expensive compared to other building materials.

The article offers suggestions for how to maintain sustainability and efficiency of residential and commercial buildings during construction and the use of tape in construction. It informs about local and national building codes, sustainability initiatives, and other factors that must be considered by builders. It also mentions that the tape is used to mark off dangerous areas, outline the footprint of the building, and indicate where utility lines will be placed.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AFTER MONTHS of being confined, Americans are slowly resuming pre-pandemic activities. But materials experts and green-building advocates question the effectiveness of many such substances and advise caution, because of possible negative consequences for humans and the environment. As a result, they have been flagged as chemicals of concern by such groups as the International Living Future Institute, which includes antimicrobials in its Living Building Challenge Red List, and the Green Science Policy Institute, which has designated the group of substances as one of six families of chemicals whose use it aims to curtail. [Extracted from the article]

PROJECTS Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet | Le Brassus, Switzerland | Bjarke Ingels Group "ARCHITECTURE and watchmaking hold a unique place in culture", says Michael Friedman, of Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet. "You have the continuous history of the Audemars Piguet brand", explains Sundlin, "but we rolled it up in a double spiral", which, though the space is open, manifests itself through changes in floor and ceiling levels. 1 RECEPTION 2 LOBBY 3 HISTORIC WORKSHOP 4 EXHIBITIONS 5 NEW WORKSHOP ABOVE AND BELOW The glass-and-brass museum display cases (above) echo the materials of the architecture and its perforated brass ceilings and terrazzo floors with brass joints. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the evolution of stucco and shares tips in improving its longevity in the U.S. It describes each of the components of a stucco assembly including weather-resistive barrier, fiber-reinforced stucco, and decorative finish. It cites the benefits of priming such as reducing surface alkalinity to prevent problems with adhesion and color uniformity. It also talks about proper stucco application, the basic texture options for stucco finish, and regularly scheduled maintenance.

The article informs that the Radiant systems grow in popularity in U.S. as the design, installation efficiencies of the system improve. Topics discussed include create and maintain warm and inviting indoor environments; the industry-standard for embedded- tube radiant systems, due to its flexibility, cost, reliability and longevity; and radiant heating and cooling systems have become increasingly popular.

The article offers suggestions on selecting the type of heat exchanger to use, construction materials, heat transfer medium, flow arrangement and heat transfer method.

In 2020, San Francisco-based Grandview Research acknowledged ceramic tiles as dominating the North American building project market with 50.7 percent of the market share at a value of $20.36 billion and a projected compound annual growth rate of 5.3 percent until 2028. According to the tile industry informational resource WhyTile.com, ceramics are considered to have the lowest carbon footprint of any flooring material in North America, the lowest global warming potential, and the lowest fossil fuel resource depletion. Review the latest advances in ceramic tiles including digital printing technology producing authentic replicas of other materials, and the application of ceramics for easy-to-clean, hygienic counters and outdoor pavers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various developments associated with the construction industry. Topics discussed include the World of Concrete to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center during June 8–10, 2021, planning to produce sustainable cure to lower carbon emission in concrete production by the construction industry and information associated with Wharf Phase 2 waterfront neighborhood project in Washington DC.

The article focuses machine-learning research could help develop tougher coatings. Topics inlcude the engineers developing new materials or protective coatings, there are billions of different possibilities to sort through, and the lab tests or even detailed computer simulations to determine their exact properties.

The article discusses that Diversity could be a familiar mantra in the demolition and recycling sector for the next year according to some industry watchers and analysts. It mentions thta end-market recycling challenges for construction and demolition (C&D) companies, as well as the increasing interest and emphasis on deconstruction.

In this article, the author reflects upon contemporary architecture and its use of various building materials. Particular focus is given to how craft and technology are impacting architecture. Additional topics discussed include how many contemporary architects are socially minded, the increased use of simple materials such as wood, stone, clay and thatch, and insights on the work of the German architect Anna Heringer.

The article features several walls and ceilings products from various manufacturers, including the Koral stone wool acoustic ceiling panels from Rockfon, FutureFlash waterproofing membrane from MFM Building Products, and Axiom Building Perimeter Shade Pockets from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions.

The article offers information on improved resilient design and innovative building products and systems that have been introduced by construction and building material manufacturers in the U.S. in response to stricter building codes and severe storms.

The article discusses the Engineering Standards and the newly adopted building codes which mandate energy efficient buildings and are stimulants for the growth of the American Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Industry.

The article offers information on tips for creating pop-outs over stucco. Topics discussed include history of establishment of stucco buildings, use of foam as a better alternative to the wood to create architectural embellishments and how cracking of warping wood shapes could be prevented by using foam structures. IT is noted that spiral shaft, metal cap fasteners etc. are being used to penetrate the foam in corner beads.

The article focuses on adoption of additive manufacturing by the ceramic industry. Topics include the term additive manufacturing stated to refer to a collection of technologies where materials are selectively accumulated to build, grow, or increase the mass of an object layer-by-layer until a three dimensional object conforms to its digital model and research showing promise for additive manufacturing related to glass materials.

The article focuses on the need for development of advanced structural materials that can withstand high temperatures for applications in industries such as power generation and chemical processing. It mentions creation of a two-step method to disperse oxide particles into solid bulk alloys involving processes such as internal internal oxidation and plastic deformation. It also states manufacturing of oxide-dispersion strengthened alloys using powder-metallurgy processes.

The article discusses the effectiveness of rainscreen and cladding systems wherein series test have been performed to check the quality of the system including a test that simulates rain to check how much water is deposited and the amount of ventilation the cladding system provides.

The article reports on the Intertek's launch of the ETL certification mark into the building products market which will help simplify recognition of approved building products to Authorities Having Jurisdiction, retailers and end users.

The article discusses the use of pre-blended stucco rather than field mixing concrete on job sites which provides consistency, efficiency and reduced labor costs. Topics include finding consistency in field mixing stucco by considering right materials to produce higher-quality walls and ceilings, management of labor and costs of the materials.

The article reports on the creation of new structural materials by leveraging the properties of solids at the nanometer scale as of December 2014. Topics discussed include the possible creation of materials by design such as removing the heavy and brittle qualities of ceramics, the use of the two-photon lithography method in creation, and its limitless applications. Also noted are the testing of the mechanical properties of created nanolattices, and the resulting improvement of the material.

The article offers information on various aspects related to the effects of moisture infiltration for building materials. Topics discussed include the detriments of moisture on exterior surfaces, structural integrity, and paints, the importance of proper selection of housewrap to prevent moisture infiltration, and the role of International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) for providing standards in building products.

The article discusses the emergence of manufactured stone as a complementary niche market for plasterers in the U.S. wall and ceiling industry. It shares tips for long-lasting, real-looking stone including the need for a good mix and the proper mold. It describes the four basic types of mold, namely silicone, latex, urethane and plastisol. It also talks about mix ratios and combinations as well as performance challenges like delamination, and solutions like polymer modified stone veneer mortar.