The Importance of Air Balancing and Pressure Relationships
Air-based heating and cooling systems are very common in the US; there is a good chance you are sitting in a space right now that is heated or cooled using… Read More »
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THE BEST WAYS TO UPGRADE OLD WOOD SHEAR WALLS
Older New England buildings often lack the lateral force resisting structure to meet modern loading requirements, making them difficult and costly to repurpose when the Code requires improvements. We’ve been… Read More »
LESSONS LEARNED DESIGNING METAL BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
Metal Building Systems are understandably popular. We’ve seen them economically meet project requirements for long spans and limiting the number of interior columns. They make great sense in buildings used… Read More »
WHAT’S WRONG WITH DUCTLESS MINI-SPLITS
The title of this article is intentionally provocative, challenging the conventional norms of the HVAC industry. No doubt you’ve experienced the widespread adoption of ductless mini-split heat pumps, which dominate… Read More »
3D Revit Structural Modeling for Enhanced Constructability
In today’s fast-paced construction environment, efficiency, precision, and coordination are critical. Structural engineering firms are increasingly adopting 3D structural modeling to streamline processes and deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines.… Read More »
New Heat Pump Technology: Air-to-water Heat Pumps
The demand for efficient and sustainable heating and cooling technologies is ever increasing. Heat pump technology is continuously advancing to answer this demand by providing energy-efficient and low carbon emission… Read More »
Wood Shear Walls with Continuous Insulation
Continuous insulation code requirements, and its elected use, are ever increasing. Continuous insulation advantages are proven – it significantly reduces thermal bridging, particularly with repetitive framing like roof rafters and… Read More »
Gable End Moment Frames
We’ve encountered many wood-framed buildings, particularly high-end New England residences with supreme views, that require special consideration of framing their gable-shaped end walls. We often utilize steel moment/portal frames to… Read More »
WOOD FLOOR FRAMING ON FOUNDATIONS
Traditional details for attaching wood floor framing to foundation walls are proven and well-accepted. We’ve encountered many situations that require custom and creative approaches that are also practical and buildable.… Read More »
ENGINEERING A TREEHOUSE
This treehouse project started with my toddler’s passion for ceiling fans and slides. Yes, kind of weird, but also, he’s four years old. Having a house with central air conditioning,… Read More »