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Issue: May 14th
Architectural
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TIPS &
TRICKS
SketchUp (Example
provided)
Creating
Multiply Copies (Radial Arrays):
This feature
uses the "Rotate Tool", which can create radial arrays
as well as a series of copies along the rotate
point.
To start,
select "Rotate Tool". (Cursor will become to protractor
with a semi circular arrow)
Select the
object(s) to be rotated.
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To
activate multiple arrays, press and release the "Ctrl"
key. To verify
if you have selected the multiple array command, a "+"
will show up with the semi circular
arrow.
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Select the
point of rotation; this is the point in which the
array will be applied to. To assist
with this, place a line or another object at the point
of rotation; this will assure you have chosen the
right location of rotation
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Move the
cursor to the angle desired or type in angle to be
applied. A copy of
the object selected will be rotated to the desired
angle.
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This will
complete the rotation
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For
additional copies of this action try one of the
following: Multiple
Copies (along 360°)
Try typing in 2x or *2 ;this will apply additional
copies along the rotation at the specified angle along
a 360°
Multiple Copies (along entered angle)
Try typing in /2; this will apply additional
copies between the original object and the
rotated object.
Get
model.
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May
2008
CADdetails
goes Green to uncover what really makes a product and a
design environmentally friendly.
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 SofTILE AP is an innovative,
resilient, interlocking roof paver that is manufactured
from recycled
rubber.
Designed to be placed directly over a
roofs waterproofing system, SofTILE AP protects the
membrane mechanically and thermally by providing a
shield that is trafficable, serviceable and
attractive.
SofTILE AP may contribute towards LEED
certification points for your new building
construction or existing building renovation program.
The
post consumer recycled content of the roof paver ranges
from 74% to 93% with each paver utilizing a minimum of
one passenger tire in its manufacture. A total of
650,000 passengers tires are used in the manufacture of
the product each year contributing towards MR
credits 4.1 and 4.2 for recycled content.
SofTILE AP is a sustainable product that can be
reprocessed and reintegrated once the paver has reached
the end of its service life. Contribution towards MR
Credits 2.1 and 2.2 can be achieved through the return,
and reprocessing of construction waste back into new
products.
SofTILE AP is manufactured with a U-shaped
locking mechanism built into the body of the
paver. The locking system has been designed to
securely fasten each paver to the next, creating an
interconnected surface that is resistant to wind uplift,
and does not require fastening to the roof system. The
underside of the paver has been molded into a raised
pedestal design that lifts the paver off of the roof
system and allows water to pass freely pass under
it.
Manufactured in two different product
series, and a virtually unlimited number of colors,
SofTILE AP creates viable recreation space while adding
patterns, texture and color to rooftops and
terraces.
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Green
Design
:: By Stephanie
Norton
 In 1999, The U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) launched the
Leadership in Energy
and Environmental
Design, or LEED program to promote the
green building movement. In Canada, the
Canada Green Building Council administers the program.
LEED
is a voluntary, point-based rating system for defining
what elements make a building 'green' and to quantify
how 'green' a building is in comparison to another
building. LEED promotes a
whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing
performance in five environmental categories:
Sustainable Sites (SS), Energy & Atmosphere (EA),
Water Efficiency (WE), Materials & Resources (MR)
and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ).
Projects eligible for
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and multi-unit residential new construction, as well as
major renovations.After
a building has been completed and the project team has
submitted the project documentation along with the
appropriate fee, the USGBC will certify the project as
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total number of points or credits earned from a menu of
green building measures.
It is important to remember
that the LEED rating system certifies
buildings, not building
materials. However, the
building materials you chose can contribute to achieving
points towards the LEED rating of a commercial or
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builders, building owners and designers in their efforts
to achieve LEED certification, we've highlighted the
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Sustainable
Communities
At Landscape Structures, sustainability is a way
of life. And we take our role as an environmental
steward seriously. We are committed to healthy,
sustainable communities and we have programs, products
and processes in place that make it
happen.
As part of our commitment to sustainable
communities, Landscape Structures has partnered with
Global ReLeaf®, a program of American Forests. A
donation will be made with every playground sale in 2008
to purchase enough trees to offset the carbon dioxide
produced while manufacturing that specific playground.
Through Global ReLeaf, trees will be planted in major
tree reforestation sites throughout the
country.
 On the
product side, we have introduced our Evos™
playsystem, which has a 30% smaller carbon
footprint than a traditional playstructure. We also
offer playstructure roofs, benches and other products
that utilize recycled high-density polyethylene. And we
are continually evaluating new products and materials
that conserve energy and preserve our natural resources
in unique and very effective ways.
Even more importantly are the effective
processes we've developed that make the most of our
resources. Since implementing our recycling and waste
reduction program, we estimate we have prevented 5,700
tons of solid waste from being deposited in landfills.
We have also saved 3.8 million gallons of water, 1.3
million kilowatt hours of electricity and 495,000 therms
of natural gas since 2003. Our Glass Fiber Reinforced
Concrete (GFRC) production process to create Natural
Elements™ climbers alone saves more than 500 gallons of
water each day!
And finally, our playground products
are engineered and manufactured to last for decades, not
just a few years. These are not products that need to be
constantly replaced.
Click here
to download Landscape Structures designs. We can even
provide the recycled content along with the carbon
footprint of any playground design. You can also see our
products in action, by visiting Playlsi.com. |
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Comprehensive Erosion/Sediment
Control and
Turf Reinforcement
Solutions
 Each year, billions of dollars are spent
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North
American Green's BioNet® Biodegradable Erosion Control
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of Agricultural & Biological Engineers (ASABE) named
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2007.
North American Green Erosion
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