The wide array of Kolbe products tested for sound transmission includes VistaLuxe® Collection, Ultra Series, Heritage Series, Latitude® Series and Windquest® Series windows and doors.

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Opened in January 2014, the new Michael Graves School of Architecture and Robert Busch School of Design are housed within the Green Lane Academic Building, as well as the university’s expanding business program.

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Other important changes include a new protocol for certification to formaldehyde emissions, additional details to the accelerated exposure options and updates regarding chemical resistance.

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The document describes methods of test, procedures, materials and performance criteria for determining the durability of this type of hinge used for opening and closing casement, projected and parallel opening windows.

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“ACE certification keeps us at the forefront of emerging industry trends in energy-efficiency.”

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“Unlike most AAMA documents, this one is primarily designed to be a roadmap for architects to use as a reference guide and format for specifying hazard mitigation products.”

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Metal Construction Association’s 2014 Chairman’s Award recognizes the renovation and expansion project as an inspiring, colorful transformation

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MCA honors the iridescent, metal-clad Institutional Project with the 2014 Chairman’s Award

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Low-e windows are now used in millions of homes throughout the country and continue to contribute to lowering consumer’s energy bills and helping conserve energy.

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The California Energy Commission has a number of proposals for the 2016 Energy Code, bearing in mind the eventual goal of getting the state of California to Zero Energy by 2020.

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