May/June 2005

THERMOMASS® Sandwich Tilt-Up Wall Panels are Natural Fit for New Prison
Long recognized as a durable, fast and economical building solution, the selection of site cast Tilt-Up for prisons is a growing trend. With concern for safety, security, maintenance and energy efficiency always at the forefront, owners of today’s correctional facilities are turning to insulated site cast Tilt-Up wall panels to meet these needs. Innovative Tilt-Up contractors are collaborating together with sandwich wall insulation system suppliers to target this market. A recent penitentiary and prison project in Tucson, Ariz. demonstrates the success of sandwich panel Tilt-Up in addressing a prison owner’s needs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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Creating a Child-Friendly Design to Meet Grown-up Expectations
When Cook Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) in Fort Worth, Texas, undertook a $53 million expansion, it chose firms with a reputation for innovation and an appreciation for the importance of creating a child-friendly environment. The team representing the architect, interior designer, builder and hospital faced a dilemma when it came time to select the flooring. The designer’s goal was to use colors and patterns in the flooring to: Appeal to children; Soften the sterile hospital environment; Distinguish one area from another; and Help traffic flow.
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DCD Insights
Insulating Concrete Forms Defined
Rising fuel costs, a greater desire to build for safety and durability, and increasing interest in green building are all contributing to the growth in popularity of a relatively new wall system: insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Although ICF construction has been used in the United States and Canada since the 1960’s, it wasn’t until the 1990’s that the method really caught on. During the past decade, ICF construction has accounted for an ever-increasing share of the overall construction market. Architects and designers throughout the country have found that ICFs meet their design and technical challenges easily and economically, while providing value-added structures to their customers.
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