And the “E” stands for… August 5, 2019 For many years, we at the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC—formerly RCI) have been discussing “the building envelope,” to the consternation of many both inside and outside of the industry. After all, an… About IIBEC
Orlando Convention Student Participation Follow-Up August 5, 2019 By Foundation Development Officer Rick Gardner Members frequently ask what kind of results the Foundation gets from sponsoring students to attend the IIBEC International Convention and Tradeshow. “I can’t think of another program or grant… General Interest
Façade Stabilization: Expect the Unexpected August 1, 2019 By Stefan Nespoli, PEng Figure 1 – Correct installation at existing wire-and-plate brick tie at steel stud backup. Setting the Stage of Uncertainty Consider a nine-story high-rise multi-unit residential property constructed circa 1990 with a… Interface
IIBEC Document Competition – Continuing to Raise the Bar and Going Digital August 1, 2019 By IIBEC Document Competition Chair Jeremy Bridwell, RRC, REWC, PE The IIBEC Document Competition was established in 1989 to showcase members’ exceptional work. The recent addition of a new category and the refocusing of the… About IIBEC
No Exit? August 1, 2019 You won’t be swimming here if you have a fear of heights. This 360-degree infinity pool on top of a skyscraper in London hasn’t been constructed yet—in fact, the designers have planned the building around… Industry News
Bamboo Whale-Shaped Restaurant Wins Award August 1, 2019 A whale-shaped bamboo restaurant in Principe, in the Gulf of Guinea, has recently won the 2019 Prix de Versailles award in the “restaurant” category for Africa and West Asia for exceptional architecture and design in… Industry News
Tulip Skyscraper Could Change London Skyline August 1, 2019 The Tulip tower could change the skyline of London, England, in a big way. The City of London Planning Committee gave the green light to the controversial high-rise tower in the shape of a tulip… General Interest
AAMA Updates Standard for Liquid-Applied Flashing for Exterior Wall Openings August 1, 2019 The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings that include… Industry News
