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Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 40, № 1 (Flammability and Floor Covering)


 Volume: 40 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

In light of past fire related tragedies nationwide, we believe flammability characteristics are extremely important and pertinent issues of discussion for floor covering materials. The lab we work with has seen or overseen about 100,000 flammability tests conducted over the last 22 years and makes us recognize and realize more every day, the importance of burn rates, smoke generation, and flame propagation of floor covering products. Flammability research identified two possible ways in which carpet might become involved in a fire situation.

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Building Design+Construction: Vol. 52, № 8 (August 2011)


 Volume: 52 |  Issue: 8 |  Download

COVER:
The John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Stu- dent Athletes at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, a Special Citation winner in the International Association of Lighting Designers awards. Lighting design by Mark Godfrey, Interface Engineering; architecture by Randy Stegmeier, Eugene Sandoval, and Bob Snyder, of ZGF.
PHOTO: MARK GODFREY, INTERFACE ENGINEERING

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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design: Vol. 17, № 3 (Summer 2011)


 Volume: 17 |  Issue: 3 |  Download

A recent redesign of the Custom Comfort Mattress showroom in Beverly Hills, CA, included the addition of a “wave” wall formed by Modono glass tile. The 3- x 3-inch glass tiles were installed without grout in order to let as much light into the edges as possible — creating a surface that reflects the changing daylight. Designer: Roth Design Group Ltd., Los Angeles, CA; Tile Manufacturer: Modono Glass, Rochester, NY. Story begins on page 24. issue.

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Building Design+Construction: Vol. 52, № 7 (July 2011)


 Volume: 52 |  Issue: 7 |  Download

COVER:
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, N.Y., was awarded LEED Platinum certification, the first academic building in New York City to receive this status. IBE Engineers in concert with BD+C Giants 300 notable Syska Hennessy Group (E 2) provided MEP, sustainable, fire protection, AV, IT, and cogeneration design services.
PHOTO: COURTESY IWAN BAAN