Articles

Articles

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.

• Sealant Joint Solutions

  By Arthur L. Sanders, AIA and Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE
  Published in The Construction Specifier, June 2018

  The official magazine of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), The Construction Specifier is a peer-reviewed journal focused on disseminating construction information. In this feature article, the authors discuss the design, product selection, and installation considerations that can make the difference between an effective sealant application and one that must be re-done a short time later.

  
• Reimagining the Plaza: Balancing Past and Present in Rehabilitation

  By Craig A. Hargrove, AIA, LEED AP
  Published in Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences, Spring/Summer 2018

  A non-profit organization established by the U.S. Congress in 1974, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) supports advances in building science and technology to improve building performance and conserve energy and resources. This cover story in the Journal of the NIBS considers rehabilitation solutions for plazas of the Modern era, incorporating sustainable, energy-efficient elements, while maintaining the spirit of the original design.

  
• Windows: An Integral Part of the Building Envelope

  By Juan A. Kuriyama, AIA
  Published in The Construction Specifier, May 2018

  The peer-reviewed journal of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), The Construction Specifier fosters communication among building design professionals. This feature article considers the design elements of windows, along with common problems, potential causes, and rehabilitation solutions. Energy efficiency and occupant comfort are discussed as key considerations.

  
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