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Security and Communication Systems

Security and Communication Systems

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This content discusses communication systems, focusing on the differences between Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). It explains terminal rooms, Building Automation Systems (BAS), security systems, access control methods, and site security strategies. The importance of balancing security with aesthetics while minimizing risk is emphasized throughout.

Value Engineering (VE)

Value Engineering (VE)

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Value Engineering (VE) is a cost-reduction approach applied during project design phases to explore less expensive or higher-quality materials. Effective budget refinement methods include Parameter Method, Matrix Costing, and Unit Cost Method. These techniques help identify cost savings while maintaining functionality, ultimately ensuring more efficient project management and execution.

The Ahwahnee Principles

The Ahwahnee Principles

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ARE Note This page is produced exclusively as an ARE note. While it’s always best to learn as much as you can, the Aweahnee Principles have been digested and take […]

Building Materials & Sustainability Overview

Building Materials & Sustainability Overview

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An Architect is expected to balance cost, function, time, and aesthetics of a project. In the past, there was never much thought to the sustainability of building materials, however, this […]

Glare & Contrast

Glare & Contrast

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Introduction Sunlight is one of the most sought after components in a space, and codes are written to require access is provided to the resource. However, sometimes there is too […]

Wood Framing & Sheathing Materials

Wood Framing & Sheathing Materials

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Definitions Wood: Fibrous substance forming the trunk, stems and branches of the tree Lumber: Product of sawing, planing, and preparing Wood. Typically, you are purchasing “lumber”. Timber: Lumber with a […]

Moisture Protection

Moisture Protection

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Introduction Staying dry and out of the elements is the most basic principle that architecture must fulfill. And consequently water and temperature transmission are some of the harder things buildings […]

Mass Timber

Mass Timber

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Mass Timber (MT) Mass Timber used to be a niche product, but now is commonly considered as an option for projects. Since 2010 the growth in mass timber use has […]

Wall Assembly Thermal Gradient

Wall Assembly Thermal Gradient

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Testing A Designed Wall Assembly Archoverflow R-Value chart here Thermal Gradient: Shows variance in temperature through a cross section of a construction assembly. Dew Point Analysis: A thermal gradient line […]

Vapor Retarders & Air Barriers

Vapor Retarders & Air Barriers

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Introduction Water can exist in three different states; solid, liquid, and gas. Solid and liquid are the two most common when thinking about preventing water intrusion with a building, however, […]

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