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Special Construction systems deal with special (otherwise unclassified) structures, integrated construction, special construction systems, and special controls and instrumentation.

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Treating Reinforcement Corrosion in Parking Structures Mar 01, 2014 Steven J. Susca, PE, Hoffmann Architects
Thermal Performance and Energy Savings Potential of Attic Radiant Barrier Systems Apr 13, 2015 Som Shrestha, PhD, BEMP, ORNL, Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
The Role of Research in the Development of Performance Standards Jan 01, 1972 Thorbjoern Mann (University of California, Berkeley), Richard Bender (University of California, Berkeley)
The Hidden Structure of Children's Play in an Urban Environment Jan 01, 1976 Stephen Grabow, PhD (University of Kansas), Neil J. Salkind, PhD (University of Kansas)
The Existing Plaza: Considerations for Repair or Replacement Jan 01, 2014 Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE and Margaret A. Molnar-Ryan, AIA, LEED AP, Hoffmann Architects
The Bullitt Center Experience: The Light Dynamic -- Measured Performance of Lighting and Daylight Apr 13, 2015 Christopher Meek, University of Washington, Seattle, Michael Gilbride, University of Washington, Seattle, Heli Ojaama, University of Washington, Seattle, Weston Norwood, University of Washington, Seattle
The Bullitt Center Experience: Modeling and Measuring Net Zero Energy Apr 13, 2015 Marc Brune, PE, PAE Consulting Engineers, Portland, OR, Justin Stenkamp, PE, PAE Consulting Engineers, Seattle WA
The Bullitt Center Experience: Building Enclosure Design in an Integrated High Performance Building Apr 13, 2015 Jim Hanford, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. The Miller Hull Partnership, Seattle, WA
Speeding Up Hospital Construction Nov 25, 2014 MCD
Pumping up the Volume: Multi-Family, Passive House and Net Zero Energy as Standard Practice Apr 15, 2018 Timothy McDonald President, Onion Flats
Production Homebuilder + Passive House: Lessons Learned Apr 13, 2015 Anastasia Herk, IBACOS, Pittsburgh, PA, Duncan Prahl, IBACOS, Pittsburgh, PA
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum (2015 R+D Awards Citation) Jul 31, 2015
Performance Validation Case Study--Federal Office Building with an Integrated Facade Apr 13, 2015 Mark Perepelitza, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SERA Architects, Sustainability Resources Group Manager., Lisa Petterson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal, SERA Architects, Sustainability Resources Gr, Kate Turpin, PE, LEED AP BD+C , Associate, SERA Architects, Integrated Design Specialist, James Riley, LEED AP BD+C, Associate, SERA Architects, Project Architect
Performance of Sealed Curtain Wall Spandrel Panels that Direct Deep Sunlight into Multi-Story Buildings Apr 13, 2015 Radu Postole, Building Science Consultant, Morrison Hershfield, Burnaby, BC, Patrick J, Roppel, Building Science Specialist, Morrison Hershfield, Burnaby, BC, Neil Norris, Building Science Consultant, Morrison Hershfield, Burnaby, BC, Kasra Bigdeli, Mechanical Engineer, SunCentral Inc, Richmond, BC
North American Way For Passive House-Based Near Zero Energy Buildings Apr 13, 2015 Katrin Klingenberg, Passive Solar House Institute-US
Next Generation Building Technologies: A Different Path Towards Commercialization Jun 14, 2017 Matthew Gindlesparger (Philadelphia University), Jefferson Ellinger (University of North Carolina)
New Site Coefficients, Fa, Fv, and Fpga, in ASCE 7-16 Mar 22, 2016 CB Crouse, PhD, PE, AECOM
Natural Building: The Viability of Straw Bale as a Sustainable Construction Material for the Future Apr 06, 2015 Arsenio Rodrigues (Prairie View A&M University)
Making Visible: Creating an Architect's Guide to Customized Repetitive Manufacturing Mar 27, 2013 Dana K. Gulling (North Carolina State University)
Lessons Learned from Recent Damaging Earthquakes Apr 01, 2001 William T. Holmes (NIBS Building Seismic Safety Council)
Karuna House : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Nov 01, 2014 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Innovative Mosaic (2013 R+D Award) Jul 31, 2013
Indoor Environmental Quality Performance of a Double LEED™ Platinum Commercial Office Building Pre- and Post-Retrofit Apr 16, 2018 Stanley Gatland II, Manager, Building Sciences and Comfort, CertainTeed Corporation, Ihab Elzeyad, PhD, University of Oregon
High-rise Buildings with Combustible Exterior Insulation Systems - A Risk Assessment Tool for Building Authorities Apr 16, 2018 Kathleen Almand, PE, Vice President of Research, NFPA
Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Jan 01, 2001 The American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health, Facility Guidelines Institute

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