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"While only one element of an entire Hunter Douglas’ automation ecosystem, the PowerView Pebble Remote embodies the notion while a good design may look right, a great design can literally feel so." Read on for more about Fred Bould of bould design's take on the unique design and evolution of the Pebble remote— featured in Design Milk.

Check out this great video on how versatile and effective our Thin Tech system is used on Inherent Homes in Chicago! Reach out to me on how you can use this on your next project! #glengery#brickworks#thinwallsystems#buildwithbrick

Small in size. Big in impact. The new generation of downlighting begins with the IVO™ shallow recessed downlight, pushing the limits to seamlessly fit into tight ceiling spaces. See more at https://lnkd.in/eEux7Ucg

Minnesota, we're on the move again. 😎 Plymouth, Shoreview, Lexington, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes, ridiculously fast internet is coming to your area. 🚀🏡 Read about the expansion: https://bit.ly/3y57Kuv #gatewayfiber #minnesota #plymouthmn #shoreviewmn #lexingtonmn #circlepinesmn #linolakesmn #fiberinternet

Check out this video of a recent project in Minneapolis utilizing FastPatch® HPRE-MD to repair an important Minneapolis Metro crossing that goes through the University of Minnesota campus. FastPatch® HPRE-MD was the perfect solution—this busy crossing repair needed something tough to stand up to heavy bus traffic, safe for the multitudes of students crossing daily and with a rapid return to service. The crossing features a floating slab joint so one side is bonded and the other side is non-bonded. FastPatch® HPRE-MD is self-leveling, 100% solids with no odor or VOC, and cures rapidly, perfect for this busy intersection repair. This project is yet another example of the multiple uses for FastPatch@ HPRE-MD. https://lnkd.in/g_9wUmVY

Let's talk about emergency lighting 💡 When the power goes out, how does your space stay lit for a safe exit? Two main ways: battery-powered normal lights or the classic 'bug eyes.' Check out how we designed this space at Cooper's Tavern with modern, discreet solutions.

This is just something that needs shown. https://lnkd.in/eKmQ_diq

This is not infrastructure planning at it’s best:

Happy #ThermalThursday everybody! What stories go with this image? Here's one: #Pittsburgh PA is no longer "Hell with the lid off," as it was when Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick were perfecting the art of industrial steelmaking. But I was pretty surprised to find this active metal smokestack, smack up against the guardrail of a nice terrace with seating overlooking the Monongahela River, toward the Golden Triangle of downtown. And so, the products of combustion once again appear to overwhelm the atmosphere of this city. Welcome to my world! Back to buildings: You can see the differences in emission of infrared light from the four main skyscrapers in the photo. This reveals information about the effectiveness of their thermal barriers, although the different emissivities of their exterior finish materials, and the mist from the smokestack, do complicate this evaluation. And, in 2024, more than a century after the ramp-up of Pittsburgh's steel industry, we are still too dependent on burning fossil fuels to power our lifestyles - myself included. Have you thought about how combustion produces more carbon dioxide by weight than the weight of the fuel that we burn? In an excellent "All Things Facades" podcast with Adrian Lowenstein, P.E., MBA and Eliot Benor this week, Carl Ian Graham explained that New York City's game-changing #locallaw97 is saying, "I don't care how much you spend on your energy bill. I want to know what you are using to heat and cool your building. And each of those has a CO2 impact." It is no longer okay to require combustion-based mechanical systems to make up for huge amounts of space conditioning energy loss through inefficient building envelopes. What else do you see in this thermal image? #thermography #infrared #buildingenvelope #buildingenclosure #energyefficiency #buildingscience Shaun St-Amour Mark Wille

What is a Tuned Mass Damper? 🌆 Elevating Building Safety with Tuned Mass Dampers: The Future of Structural Resilience. Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs) are revolutionizing building safety. These engineering marvels counteract dynamic forces like wind and earthquakes, ensuring stability in skyscrapers. But TMDs do more than protect structures—they enhance occupant comfort and optimize building performance. As cities grow taller, TMD technology becomes indispensable for safeguarding our urban landscapes. Let's embrace TMDs as integral guardians of safety and resilience in our evolving built environment. #TunedMassDampers #BuildingSafety #StructuralResilience #Urbanization #Innovation #SafetyFirst Source: Practical Engineering YouTube channel 👍