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Standard Details

How Standard Details contribute to making your firm better.

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Stair Finishes - Rule Of Thumb

Overview of stair finish selection options.

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Commercial Stair Layouts - Rule Of Thumb

Stairs can ruin the design budget. Early planning is the antidote.

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Overhead Door In Masonry

Detail showing a sectional overhead door in a masonry wall.

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Stair Technical Considerations - Rule Of Thumb

An evaluation of things to consider when designing stairs.

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Change Of Level Solid Railing

There are places where a low wall is appropriate at a change of level.

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Municipal Courthouse

Complete drawings of 90s municipal courthouse project.

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Toilet Room Layout Rule Of Thumb

Burned by wasted time on toilet room layouts - my solution - an architecture rule of thumb for toilet room layout.

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Enhancing Project Management with Detailed SpecNotes

The SpecNotes concept can replace Project Manuals for many architectural projects. Notes in lieu of specifications.

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Office Space Options

Architects have options when designing offices including a hybrid solution.

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Optimal, Long-Lasting Trench Backfilling Techniques

Trenches are a minor detail. Use this architectural example to avoid problems.

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Low-Rise Curtain Walls

Architectural details of a low-rise curtainwall and and overview of the use of curtainwalls.

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RainScreens

An overview of how architects use rain screens for exterior walls.

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Roof Scuppers: A Vital Element in Roof Drainage Systems

Through-wall roof scuppers are used in two circumstances.

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Design Strategy Tool

An Architect’s tool for gaining a quick grasp of the project requirements.

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Truck Docks

Many building types could benefit from a dedicated receiving area with a truck dock.

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Frosted Glass

Using frosted glass in an architectural design. Examples and process outline.

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The Specifications Master Table Of Contents Tool

Ways to use your specification Table Of Contents as a tool.

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Low-Rise Curtain Wall

Low-Rise Curtain Walls provide wall and windows in one system.

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Finish Key

A technique that allows for real specificity.