In Our December 2010 Issue: News Roundup

December 1, 2010

Jenna M. McKnight

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Below is a roundup of news stories featured in the December 2010 print edition of RECORD.

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Homes for a Changing Planet on View at the 2017 Solar Decathlon

Jenna M. McKnight is an award-winning journalist and RECORD's former news editor. She has held senior positions at print and online publications and writes regularly about architecture and design.

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December 2, 2020

Solar Facades: Understanding Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Pressure-Equalized Rainscreens

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December 3, 2020

A Hybrid Approach: Combining Mass Timber with Steel and Concrete

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

With increasing frequency, design teams are turning to mass timber for its environmental attributes and natural warmth, as well as to speed construction. Sometimes, however, a hybrid structural solution might be a better fit, depending on local regulations, performance requirements, or architectural ambitions.

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