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To maintain dialogue on remedial architectural practice among our peers, as well as to provide information to building owners and facility managers, Hoffmann Architects’ professionals regularly contribute to industry publications, through both articles and interviews.

• Metal 101: Understanding Best Use Cases for Metal Roofs and Walls

  By Craig A. Hargrove, AIA and Russell M. Sanders, AIA
  Published in Building Operating Management, November 2018

  Part of FacilitiesNet, Building Operating Management is a monthly trade publication for building owners and facility executives. In this two-part article, which appears in the print edition as well as online at FacilitiesNet.com, the authors discuss material properties, code requirements, and best practices for metal roofs and walls, as well as key design considerations.

  
• Modern Masonry: Conducting Campus-Wide Building Envelope Assessments

  By Benjamin J. Robinson, AIA
  Published in The Construction Specifier - Best Of Series, October 2018

  Part of the Construction Specifier e-book collection, the “Best Of Series” provides a curated selection of articles from the magazine. Modern Masonry considers the technical aspects of designing and assessing masonry wall assemblies. This article, Part One of the e-book, discusses how to conduct a large-scale building envelope study and apply the findings to guide restoration and maintenance planning.

  
• Storefront Rehabilitation and Design

  By Juan A. Kuriyama, AIA and Tai Mahmuti, B. Eng., LEED Green Associate
  Published in Building Design+Construction, August 2018

  As part of the BD+C University online course library, this American Institute of Architects (AIA) accredited continuing education featured course also appears in the print edition of Building Design+Construction. The article identifies design features and components of both historic and modern storefronts, guiding readers in applying energy performance, waterproofing, and aesthetic considerations to the evaluation and design of storefront systems.

  
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