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Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Because the risks of deferred repairs carry a hefty price tag, it's worth investing a few hours on a regular basis to look for signs of trouble. This guide outlines common problems, in a practical checklist format. (1,070 KB)</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol26n4.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol26n4.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol26n4.pdf">The Building Envelope: Energy Efficiency and Economics</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Richard P. Kadlubowski, AIA and Dean W. Yates, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">As the building's thermal barrier, the exterior envelope is critical to energy performance. Well-designed upgrades reduce HVAC costs, maximize component longevity, improve comfort, and increase property value. (2,800 KB)</font></td> </tr> <tr><td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a style="border: 1px solid #000000" href="pdfs/vol26n3.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol26n3.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> <a href="pdfs/vol26n3.pdf">Winterizing Your Building</a><br> by Steven J. Susca, PE<br> </span> <span class="normalchar1" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">With a modest expenditure of energy, you can stay a step ahead of the weather and avoid shelling out for serious repairs. Here's how to plan ahead.</span></span> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">(3,700 KB)</span></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a style="border: 1px solid #000000" href="pdfs/vol26n1.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol26n1.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> <a href="pdfs/vol26n1.pdf">The Greenest Building Is the One that Doesn&#8217;t Need Rebuilding</a><br> by John J. Hoffmann, FAIA<br> </span> <span class="normalchar1" style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> &#8220;Good building practice&#8221; may not be buzzwords of the green building initiative, but failure to keep proper detailing at the forefront of any construction project can take a substantial toll on the environment.&nbsp; </span></span> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> (3,805 KB)</span> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol21n1.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol21n1.jpg" width="77" height="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol21n1.pdf">Forecasting Building Envelope Reliability</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Arthur L. Sanders, AIA and Russell M. Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">The authors discuss anticipating the useful life and performance of building envelope systems and planning maintenance and repairs accordingly. (2,650 KB)</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol20n2.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol20n2.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol20n2.pdf">Troubleshooting the Building Envelope: Addressing CAUSES, Not Symptoms</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by John J. Hoffmann, FAIA and Russell M. Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">An overview of early indicators of deterioration and what to do when trouble strikes. (2,329 KB)</font></td></tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol16n2.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol16n2.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol16n2.pdf">Wish You Had A Crystal Ball? Projecting Your Building Envelope Maintenance Needs</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Richard P. Kadlubowski, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">The hows and whys of planning ahead for everything from routine maintenance to major building envelope rehabilitation. (566 KB)</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; "><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol18n1.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol18n1.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; "><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; "> <font size="-1" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Avant Garde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol18n1.pdf">Keeping It Together: An Overview of Building Envelope Maintenance and Repair</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, AvantGarde">by Russell M. Sanders, AIA and Lawrence E. Keenan, PE&nbsp;</font><br> <font size="-1" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Avant Garde">The building envelope, composed of facade, roofing, and plaza/terrace elements, is subject to a battery of damaging forces, ranging from weather and aging to poor installation and maintnenance. Here's a look at how to prevent and repair these detrimental effects. (608 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol18n2.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol18n2.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a><br> &nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol18n2.pdf">Waterproofing Solutions 1 / Coatings: Friend or Foe?</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by John J. Hoffmann, FAIA and Bruce R. Soden&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Steps to waterproofing success in the use of coatings, from finding the problem to creating a solution. (394 KB)</font></td></tr></tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"><br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Roof Rehabilitation</font></b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol25n4.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol25n4.jpg" width="77" height="100" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> <a href="pdfs/vol25n4.pdf">Care and Preservation of Slate Roofs</a><b><br> </b> </span> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">by Deborah J. Costantini, AIA and Benjamin J. Robinson, Assoc. AIA<br> </span> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Properly designed and maintained slate roofs can last upwards of a century.&nbsp; Learn about inspecting, repairing, and replacing these historic assets, as well as about integrating new technologies into traditional roofing systems. (3,247 KB)</span></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol25n1.pdf"> <img border="1" src="directp/vol25n1.jpg" width="77" height="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> <a href="pdfs/vol25n1.pdf">New Options in Reroofing</a><br> by Russell M. Sanders, AIA and Erin L. Aichler, Assoc. AIA<br> Facing a reroofing project can be a daunting prospect.&nbsp; But with improved outcomes afforded by new technologies, roof rehabilitation need not be the headache it once was. (4,336 KB)</span></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol24n2.pdf"> <img border="1" src="directp/vol24n2.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde" size="-1"> <a href="pdfs/vol24n2.pdf">Reroofing Green</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"> by Richard P. Kadlubowski, AIA<br> </font><font face="Arial" size="2">No longer just for the super-wealthy or super-environmental, green roofs are sprouting up across America&#8217;s cities.&nbsp; This article discusses the benefits, design options, and concerns of installing a landscaped roof on your building. (2,452 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol15n1.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol15n1.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a><br> &nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol15n1.pdf">Copper Roofing: An Enduring Link Between Past and Future</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Arthur L. Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">If longevity, low maintenance, and a strong aesthetic statement are your goal in roofing, don't dismiss copper roofing as a viable and affordable option. (331 KB)</font></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"><br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Facade Rehabilitation</font></b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol25n3.pdf"> <img border="1" src="directp/vol25n3.jpg" width="77" height="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="pdfs/vol25n3.pdf">Windows: An Integral Part of the Building Envelope</a><br> by Juan Kuriyama, AIA and Bradley Carmichael, EIT<br> Windows have a greater impact on occupant comfort than does any other building element. When evaluating windows and planning for rehabilitation, consider fenestration design in relationship to building envelope performance as a whole. (3,255 KB)</font><br> &nbsp;</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol23n2.pdf"> <img border="1" src="directp/vol23n2.gif" width="77" height="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="pdfs/vol23n2.pdf">Concrete Solutions to Concrete Rehabilitation</a><br> by Steven J. Susca, PE<br> Concrete is one of the world&#8217;s most highly used construction materials. But nothing lasts forever, and concrete is no exception. Learn about maintenance and rehabilitation of this versatile and durable material. (310 KB)</font><br> &nbsp;</td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol23n1.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol23%20n1.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"> <a href="pdfs/vol23n1.pdf">Curtain Walls: Not Just Another Pretty Façade</a></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Russell M. Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font></font> <br> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde" size="-1"> Curtain wall systems have grown incrementally popular in building construction. The curtain wall is one of the most recognizable components of today&#8217;s building. When designed properly, they are beautiful and highly functional in keeping the elements out and the temperate environment in. Learn about repairing or replacing these important building features. (1,477 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol21n3.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol21n3.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol21n3.pdf">Exterior Brick Masonry Walls: Causes of and Solutions to Inevitable Deterioration</a></font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Scott D. Chamberlain&nbsp;</font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">As with all building envelope systems, deterioration is inevitable. The key to sustaining exterior brick masonry walls for as long as possible is preventative maintenance and repair. (1,642 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol21n2.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol21n2.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol21n2.pdf"> Sealant Joint Rehabilitation: More Than a Quick Fix</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"> by Paul C. Lanteri, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"> Sealant joint failures threaten the longevity of a structure's exterior and require more than quick fixes. The author discusses the appropriate rehabilitative action that is necessary in order to achieve lasting solutions that prevent more severe building envelope failures, those that require costly remediation and diminish ROI, and time-consuming project work that may disturb the day-to-day operation of a facility. (1,654 KB)</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol19n1.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol19n1.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol19n1.pdf">Facade Cleaning: For More Than Appearance's Sake</a></font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Richard P. Kadlubowski, AIA and Coleman H. Bynum, AIA&nbsp;</font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">While aesthetics is the obvious - and primary - reason for cleaning a building facade, the effort to expose the substrate for evaluation and repair runs a close second. (306 KB)</font></font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol14n1.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol14n1.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol14n1.pdf">Concrete Repair: A Case For Weighing the Options</a></font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Bruce R. Soden&nbsp;</font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">All concrete deteriorates over time - extending its life span can be done by following some basic rules of maintenance. (330 KB)</font></font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol15n3.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol15n3.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol15n3.pdf">Thin Stone Veneers Offer Unique Design and Performance Demands</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Theodore F. Babbitt, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">New stone-cutting technologies have allowed for ever-thinner stone veneers in curtain wall construction - but be forewarned - precise detailing is essential to prevent water intrusion and ultimate failure. (353 KB)&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> </tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"><br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Parking Structure Rehabilitation</font></b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol25n2.jpg" width="77" height="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"><font face="Arial"> <a href="pdfs/vol25n2.pdf"><font size="2">Is That Traffic Coating Necessary? Surface Treatments and Parking Structure Protection</font></a><br><font size="-1"> by Lawrence E. Keenan, PE, AIA and Robert A. Marsoli, Jr., EIT&nbsp;</font> <br> </font><font face="Arial" size="-1">Before investing in a costly, high-maintenance traffic-bearing membrane, review these options and criteria for selecting a surface treatment. A low-upkeep, quickly applied product may do the job&#8212;and save you money. (2,000 KB)</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol19n2.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol19n2.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol19n2.pdf">Parking Structure Maintenance: Early Detection, Early Cure</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Lawrence E. Keenan, PE and Bruce R. Soden&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Early detection of parking structure deterioration allows for the development of pro-active maintenance and repair programs that minimize disruption to normal operation of a facility and maximize a building owner's return on investment. (402 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> </tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"><br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Plaza/Terrace Rehabilitation</font></b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"> <a href="pdfs/vol26n2.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol26n2.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol26n2.pdf">Fundamentals of Plaza Design</a></font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Craig A. Hargrove, AIA LEED AP and Stephanie L. Dillon, Assoc. AIA&nbsp;</font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"> A well-designed plaza or terrace not only reduces upkeep costs, it also attracts tenants, increases property value, and enhances outdoor space. Here's how to do it right. (3,224 KB)</font></font></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol20n3.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol20n3.jpg" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol20n3.pdf">Plazas: Form, Function & The Bottom Line</a></font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Craig A. Hargrove, AIA and Russell M. Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"> Plaza spaces, when well designed and maintained, enhance the value of properties and attract tenants. The authors discuss types of plaza construction, waterproofing and drainage, and maintenance.(1,838 KB)</font></font></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" height="110" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol15n2.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol15n2.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol15n2.pdf">Design Principles for Plazas</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Russell M. Sanders, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Effective management of water flow should be the overriding concern in the design of plazas and terraces over occupied space. This in-depth look at typical plaza deterioration problems and recommended design solutions is a guide to successful rehabilitation. (536 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"><br><b><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">Unique/Historic Structure Restoration</font></b></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="500"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="pdfs/vol24n1.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol24n1.jpg" width="77" height="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15">&nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde" size="-1"> <a href="pdfs/vol24n1.pdf">Brick Maintenance and Repair for Historic and Landmark Structures</a> </font> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Arthur L. Sanders, AIA and Kevin Magness, AIA<br> </font><font size="2" face="Arial">Remediating deteriorated masonry presents challenges in any building, but for historic structures, those issues are compounded by concerns about regulations, preservation, and compatibility.&nbsp; This primer helps you navigate these special considerations. (3,531 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77"><a href="pdfs/vol22n1.pdf"> <img border="0" src="directp/vol22n1.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100" style="border: 1px solid #000000; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"> <a href="pdfs/vol22n1.pdf">Repair and Maintenance of Historic Marble and Limestone Structures</a></font> <br><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">by Arthur L. Sanders, AIA and Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE</font></font><br> <font size="-1" face="Arial"> Whether you&#8217;re thumbing through the pages of a history book or surfing the web, it&#8217;s easy to see that stone is a lasting testament to architecture through the ages. One of the more enduring building materials, stone has been used throughout history for building construction. In particular, marble and limestone are two of the most commonly encountered materials in historic structures. This Journal delves into important maintenance and repair issues with historic limestone and marble. (1.,533 KB)&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="77" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol17n1.pdf"><img border="0" src="directp/vol17n1.gif" WIDTH="77" HEIGHT="100"></a></td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="15" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"><img border="0" height="1" src="directp/1pix.gif" width="15"> &nbsp;</td> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="408" style="border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px"> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><a href="http://www.hoffmannarchitects.com/public/journa/direct/pdfs/vol17n1.pdf">Historic or Landmark Structure Rehabilitation: Understanding Your Options</a></font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">by Arthur L. Sanders, AIA and Paul C. Lanteri, AIA&nbsp;</font> <br> <font size="-1" face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde">When deteriorating masonry, crumbling parapets, or damaged roofing set in, what once seemed an elegant structure can feel more like a headache. This guide offers insights to make the rehabilitation process manageable. (242 KB)<br> &nbsp;</font></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500">&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr> <td ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="500"><img SRC="directp/1pix.gif" BORDER="0" height="7" width="1"> <br><img SRC="directp/1pixr.gif" BORDER="0" height="1" width="500"> <center><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">| <a href="../../../index.asp">Home</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; | <a href="../../../meetus/meetus.htm">Meet Us</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; | <a href="../../../client/client.htm">Clients</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; | <a href="../../../news/news.htm">News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; | <a href="../../public.htm">Publications</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; | <a href="../../../projec/projec.htm">Projects</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; | <a href="../../../employ/employ.htm">Employment</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; |</font></font> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1"><a href="mailto:email@hoffmannarchitects.com">email@hoffmannarchitects.com</a></font></font></center> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left" vAlign="top" width="500"> <center><pre>&nbsp; <font face="Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,Tahoma,Century Gothic,AvantGarde"><font size="-1">2321 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518&nbsp; Tel 203 239-6660&nbsp; Fax 203 239-6340&nbsp; 1040 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 14C, New York, NY 10018&nbsp; Tel 212 789-9915&nbsp; Fax 212 789-9916 2611 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202&nbsp; Tel 703 253-9800&nbsp; Fax 703 413-8833</font></font></pre></center></td></tr></tbody></table></center></body></html>