Dörken Systems Research-Based Guides + Training
RDH assisted Dörken in determining best practices for rough opening preparation and installation of windows using their DELTA® product line, taking a multi-pronged approach that included material and assembly testing along with the development of common details to support the creation of practical instructional resources.
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American River College STEM Building
In fall 2018, the American River College in Sacramento, California, broke ground on a new STEM building designed to be a state-of-the-art learning environment for its students.
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Osmotic Blistering of Waterproof Membranes
Pairing the testing procedure our team developed with existing ASTM guidelines has enabled us to measure the osmotic flow rate of a membrane, a service unavailable elsewhere in the industry. We established a threshold for membrane vapor permeance, long-term water absorption, and osmotic flow, to quantify whether a particular membrane is low risk for blister...
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The Max
The Max, located in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighborhood, was built in approximately 2005. The mixed-use complex consists of two high-rise residential towers standing at 37 and 30 stories in height plus several adjacent three-story townhouses and a fitness center constructed over a below-grade parkade.
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2019 Colorado Masonry Systems Design Guide
The 2019 Colorado Masonry Systems Design Guide is a comprehensive resource for building owners, architects, and contractors on masonry design details and construction practices that are acceptable in Colorado and southern Wyoming.
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Catalyst Building
Standing at five stories tall, the Catalyst Building is the first commercial building in Washington to incorporate prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) façade panels over a mass timber structure.
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