For more than forty years, computer technology has allowed designers to construct daring and innovative steel structures. However, only in more recent years, as designs and structural visions become more complex, has the integration of the different technological disciplines been so critical to the success of these projects. Follow the example for the design and construction of the “Crystal” as described in the article on the ROM.
Using an interstitial steel-truss framing system for healthcare facilities provides hospital administrators maximum versatility and flexibility in managing a facility where down time is not an option. From the Upper River Valley Hospital in the East to the Mazankowski Heart Institute in the West, steel provides many flexible solutions such as the complete separation of services from patients and healthcare staff.
More is not always better, whether it’s more weld or more mass. Dr. Gorgolewski shows, based on research, that steel buildings with composite floors easily achieve the necessary effective thermal mass. It is the wall system that may play an even bigger role in saving energy than the floor.
As always, Dr. Sylvie has the answers to readers’ challenging questions.
Terri Meyer Boake discovers how well Canada is doing in achieving LEEDTM certified steel buildings.
Michael I. Gilmor
President CISC
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