Buildings Buzz - Feb 8th, 2024
 
 
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February 8, 2024
Battery-powered transportation devices can cause serious damage if they catch fire, but smart storage strategies can help mitigate the risks. Learn more.
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Passive fire protection (PFP), also known as Built Fire Protection, helps safeguard people and limit damage to buildings and their contents from fire and smoke.
Woodlawn Friend Health Center is a beacon for wellness in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood—but it started its lifecycle as a beauty wholesaler and supply store. This ICYMI episode looks at how this adaptive reuse project by Moody Nolan is helping deliver healthcare services where they’re needed.
The environmental impacts of rapid urbanization are now too severe to ignore. What is the future of urban sustainability?
Barnard College celebrated a half-century of research at its groundbreaking Toddler Center in 2023 by opening its new 5,000-square-foot home, which integrates several spaces. Learn about the design behind this supportive, inviting center.
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This durable coating creates a seamless barrier from floor to wall in any space where interior walls are vulnerable to getting wet, such as in restaurants. The hygienic, easy to clean and non-absorbent solution seals trouble areas.
The Blumcraft Entice HP+ glass entrance system combines aesthetics with performance. It’s engineered to perform in year-round weather conditions and has been tested to 1 million cycles, twice the industry standard.
PurOne Everyday puts EarthSafe’s bleach-free cleaner and disinfectant in the hands of businesses and non-medical facilities. Packed in a tub of 50 tablets, this EPA-registered product kills many harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Hilltip’s SnowStriker VTR snowplows are made to withstand the harshest weather conditions. They feature an adjustable attack angle that can adapt to different plowing surfaces. Curved blades create an optimal snow-rolling effect.