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Arc Awards 2009
In the Architectural News  section.  RC3D, garners 3 design awards and is a finalist for another at the recent 2009 Arc Awards on Saturday 22nd August at the Western Galleria, Dallas.
RC3D named 2009 McSam Architectural Design Award Finalist
In the Architectural News section.  On 28 March 2009, RC3D was honored at the 2009 McSam Award banquet at the Majestic Theater in downtown Dallas. RC3D was named Finalist for Best Architectural Design for a townhome or condominium with a sales price of over $300.000. Stone Bridge Oaks in Grapevine, TX are luxurious Green Townhomes, beautifully nestled in groves of majestic oaks, in one of the most desired locations in the DFW area.
Sustainable walls conclusion
In the Architectural News section. Wall selection is a key component of sustainable design. Sustainable walls help reduce heat island effect, provide insulation and natural cooling. Sustainable walls can slow down stormwater runoff, and when properly designed and installed can add value to a house, and reduce energy costs.
Choosing the correct wall system is part of good sustainable design. Homeowners should demand good sustainable wall design, builders should be knowledgeable about them, and architects, including RC3D, should include them in every building design.
Sustainable walls part 8
In the Architectural News section. Architects, including RC3D, should incorporate sustainable design criteria into building specifications.
Choosing the correct wall system is part of good sustainable design. Today we are going to talk about green wall systems, their benefits and drawbacks.
There are two types of green walls: green façades and living walls.
Sustainable walls part 7
In the Architectural News section. Green product selection is a key component of sustainable design. Green products can be defined as those that reduce, recycle and renew: the 3 Rs of sustainability.
Choosing the correct wall system is part of good sustainable design. Today we are going to talk about steel frame wall systems, their benefits and drawbacks.
The steel framing members are galvanized C-sections with standard dimensions similar to wood framing studs. Steel framing can be a cost effective, sustainable alternative to wood framing.
Sustainable walls part 6
In the Architectural News section. Green product selection is a key component of sustainable design. Green products can be defined as those that reduce, recycle and renew: the 3 Rs of sustainability.
Choosing the correct wall system is part of good sustainable design. Today we are going to talk about straw wall systems, their benefits and drawbacks.
Two hundred million tons of straw are wasted every year in the US. Builders are turning this waste into a versatile, cheap, super-insulating wall material.
Sustainable walls part 5
In the Architectural News section. Green product selection is a key component of sustainable design. Green products can be defined as those that reduce, recycle and renew - the three R’s of sustainability.
Architects, including RC3D, should incorporate sustainable design criteria into building specifications.
Choosing the correct wall system is part of good sustainable design. Today we are going to talk about stone wall systems, their benefits and drawbacks.
There are various construction techniques: Dry-Stack Stone Walls, Mortared Stone Walls, Veneered Stone Walls, Slipform Stone Walls, Framed-One Side Stone Walls, and Tilt-Up Stone Walls.
Sustainable walls part 4
In the Architectural News section. Green product selection is a key component of sustainable design. Green products can be defined as those that reduce, recycle and renew - the three R’s of sustainability.
Today we are going to talk about brick wall systems, their benefits and drawbacks.
Most brick is manufactured with nearly 100 percent of the materials obtained from within a few miles of the manufacturing plant. Nearly every major urban area in the United States is within 500 miles of at least one brick plant.
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