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7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus. 




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As cities grow ever more crowded, multifamily housing construction is more necessary than ever. Finding ways to compress housing into smaller spaces while still creating true homes calls for a complex blend of innovative design and engineering.

 

Multifamily Housing | May 25, 2017

Luxury residential tower is newest planned addition to The Star in Frisco

The building will be within walking distance to the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.

Multifamily Housing | May 22, 2017

Zaha Hadid Architects residential development takes a page from a classic Bradbury tale

The buildings are on an elevated platform and the surrounding walkways are suspended so as not to disturb the surrounding ecosystems.

Multifamily Housing | May 19, 2017

Above + Beyond: condo tower built atop parking structure

How designers figured out a way to nestle an 18-story condo tower on top of an existing parking structure in Hawaii.

Multifamily Housing | May 17, 2017

Swedish Tower’s 15th floor is reserved for a panoramic garden

C.F. Møller’s design was selected as the winner of a competition organized by Riksbyggen in Västerås.

Mixed-Use | May 17, 2017

The Lincoln Common development has begun construction in Chicago’s Lincoln Park

The mixed-use project will provide new apartments, condos, a senior living facility, and retail space.

High-rise Construction | May 15, 2017

Construction begins on 47-story luxury tower in Chicago’s South Loop

The glass tower is being built at 1326 S. Michigan Avenue.

Multifamily Housing | May 10, 2017

May 2017 National Apartment Report

Median one-bedroom rent rose to $1,012  in April, the highest it has been since January.

Multifamily Housing | May 10, 2017

Triple Treat: Developer transforms mid-rise into unique live-work lofts

Novus Residences’ revolutionary e-lofts concept offers tenants a tempting trio of options—‘live,’ ‘live-work,’ or ‘work’—all on the same floor.

Multifamily Housing | May 3, 2017

Silicon Valley’s high-tech oasis

An award-winning rental complex takes its design cues from its historic location in Silicon Valley.

Multifamily Housing | May 2, 2017

Multifamily housing: 7 exciting, inspiring innovations [AIA Course]

This AIA CES course features seven novel approaches developers and Building Teams are taking to respond to competitive pressures and build more quickly and with more attractive offerings.

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