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Implementing Rainwater Harvesting in Tucson By Madeline McCaskill + Joyce Kelly, RA, NCARB, CCP Here in Tucson, water is a sacred resource. Rain often serves as relief for the dry Sonoran Desert but unfortunately Tucson only has two seasons: a monsoon in the summer and smaller scattered storms in the winter. The summer season lasts from July to September and the winter one is in December and January. The driest…
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The Art & Science of Building Enclosure Design Reviews By Joyce Kelly, RA, NCARB, CCP, GLHN + Kelly Rice, Intertek Successful commissioning of a project’s building enclosure requires an intentionally executed design review phase. This crucial first step in the construction process establishes and reinforces owner expectations. Control layer performance, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, environmental impact, security, operability, durability, and cost are all addressed. The skills required “to establish”…
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An Argument for Design/Build from a Designer The adage “the only constant is change” was probably coined by someone working in the AEC industry. I can’t prove that of course, but I have a hunch. Disruptive change seems all around us, and just when we get used to one way of doing things its toppled by a bigger and better way. Project delivery methodology is no different. Design-Bid-Build was industry…
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A parking garage is not just where you leave your car – it’s the front door to your facility. It is the first and last impression your client has of you. More importantly, it is an opportunity to provide an elevated customer experience. This is the design philosophy of Russ Combs, GLHN’s Director of Design and lead Architect for the Catalina parking structure. Situated in the redeveloped Park Central Mall,…
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the foundation of digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It is a highly collaborative process that allows architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other construction professionals to plan, design, and construct systems, structures, or buildings. As an integrated A/E firm, GLHN incorporates a BIM process to further strengthen our project coordination skills. This three-dimensional process is an entire project lifecycle from design…
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Thermoplastic Piping Applications for Utility Distribution Systems– Part 2 Authored by John C. McGann, PE | GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc. In the first part of this series a discussion was presented focused on the use thermoplastic piping systems in buildings. Review and discuss with us the use of thermoplastic piping in site distribution system, with specific emphasis on HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and PE-RT (Polypropylene of Raised Temperature resistance)…
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