This course is part of the The Waterproofing Academy
Below are a set of links to building type studies from Architectural Record, which are in-depth analyses of waterproofing systems for buildings, with photos, drawings, specifications, detailed descriptions, and design solutions. Click on each link below, read the article, and then complete the quiz to earn your credit and certificate of completion.
Waterproofing commercial buildings is critical to ensure the project gets off to the right start. Specifying a comprehensive water management system supports most of the essential aspects of construction, including sustainability, durability, health and well-being of occupants, energy use, and ultimately structural stability. From blind-side applications to roof-top renovations, architects must have a solid working knowledge of the types, materials, and technologies available wherever waterproofing strategies are required. This collection of articles spans.Click on each link below, read the article then complete the quiz to earn your credit and certificate of completion.
OMA Designs a New Wing for Buffalo’s Albright-Knox
Historic preservation meets best practices of modern construction to ensure the beloved Buffalo AKG Art Museum is made durable for the next century.
Leopoldo Villardi
Joeb Moore's Gabled Pavilions Offer a Modern Take on Traditional Forms
Striking a balance between an art gallery and weekend retreat, this Connecticut home embraces luxury and modern minimalist savoir-faire.
Suzanne Stephens
Leddy Maytum Stacy's Science and Environmental Center Embraces its Landscape with Sustainable Goals
Nueva School’s pre-K through 8th-grade campus in Hillsborough, California, blends sustainability with durability to create the perfect learning environment.
Sarah Amelar
Arresting Architecture Brings a Canadian Community Center to Life
Mass shading helps keep community members cool in the summer, while a solid waterproofing strategy protects the building from below.
Alex Bozikovic
© Marco Cappelletti
Buffalo AKG completed its latest expansion: a new jewel-box addition designed by OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu, which is the firm’s first public art museum in the U.S.
