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Permanent ground deformations can tear a structure apart. Some foundation types are better able to resist these permanent ground deformations than others. Research has spawned numerous innovations in earthquake engineering, including ductile detailing of concrete structures, improved connections for moment frames, base isolation technology, energy dissipation technology, and computing tools.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Green Building Services Pinpoints 10 Design Trends to Look for in 2010
While much of the last decade had us focused on shiny new green buildings, the virtual collapse of new development has helped the industry refocus.
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The World’s Largest Penthouse is Located in a State-of-the-Art Building
The Genesis Puntarenas is a new, $120 million luxury oceanfront all-glass condominium tower featuring the world’s largest penthouse suite.
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New Residence Hall Design Fills Need for Growing College
The design of Enotah Hall was driven by requirements to connect with existing architectural context, establish standard for buildings to come, and be a model of sustainability.
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RELATED STORIES

Integrating Environmental Sustainability with Seismic Safety
It’s logical that seismically sound structures are environmentally superior: If a building remains standing and operable, it won’t have to be demolished and rebuilt, which means there’s no construction waste.
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The Scoop on Structural Steel
A little more than half of all buildings built in the United States in 2005 utilized a structural-steel frame. But, despite an almost 2:1 advantage over the next most-common framing material, there are still questions.
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Mistakes in Impact-Resistant Building Design
Extensive wind, storm, and hurricane damage have created major code changes to create building exteriors that are more weatherproof and impact resistant in mid-rise and high-rise structures.
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

IP ceiling speaker by Atlantic Technology

Touchless automatic door switches by Larco

IP ceiling speaker by Atlantic Technology
This speaker’s grille and frame are white, but they can be painted to match surroundings.
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Touchless automatic door switches by Larco
The U-WAV sensor switch provides a hygienic solution, including activation of automatic doors, lighting controls, or call points.
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BrightLink 450Wi by Epson
This interactive projector can project onto any existing whiteboard, wall, or other smooth, hard surface.
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February 03, 2010

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