San Mateo High School Project Wins Modernization Award

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) was recently honored with the Leroy F. Greene Design and Planning Award — as well as an Award of Excellence in the Modernization category — for its San Mateo High School Old Brick Studio project, completed for the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) in August 2015. Both awards were given by the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) in partnership with the American Institute of Architects California Council (AIACC) at the 37th Annual C.A.S.H. Conference on Feb.

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University of Cincinnati Glass House Earns AIA Award

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CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati’s Glass House, Morgens Hall, recently earned a 2015 American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Ohio Award. The project team incorporated a number of sustainable and energy-efficient features and building techniques into the innovative renovation, which also earned the hall LEED Silver certification in 2015, according to the University of Cincinnati.

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Fiberglass Panel

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Nudo Products Inc., a national wall and ceiling manufacturer headquartered in Springfield, Ill., announced its launch of FiberScore FRP, a fiberglass panel that provides a superior visual appearance without the hassle associated with ceramic tile. Compared to traditional ceramic tile, FiberScore FRP panels install easily and at a minimal cost. Plus, the panels are resistant to staining, scratching, mold and mildew, and won’t crack or deteriorate like ceramic tile grout lines.

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LED Lamps

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The WAL-SL-10-PAR38-LED-12.3-TLP work area string light set consists of 10 industrial grade LED lamps with 10 feet of 12/3 SJTW cable between each lamp. This temporary LED string light system is connected to power with an integrated 3-foot cable terminated with an optional twist lock plug. Each socket is equipped with a high output LED lamp that delivers more light output than a 150 watt PAR38 lamp. Each socket is equipped with a hook eyelet making them versatile for a number of industrial applications.

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Waterproof Membrane

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Architects and contractors continue to trust W. R. Meadows’ efficient, cost-effective underslab and pre-applied waterproofing application solution: PRECON. PRECON is used as a pre-applied membrane in vertical applications where access to the positive side is limited. The membrane can also be used for horizontal applications for underslab waterproofing and vaporproofing. It is a composite sheet membrane comprised of a non-woven fabric, elastomeric membrane, and W. R. Meadows’ exclusive, patented plasmatic core (U.S. Patent No. 7,179,761).

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