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{Re}habitat

Learn how adaptive reuse and upcycling can add hip design to your home, apartment, or yard with the Go Green channel's {Re}habitat series. Follow host Rachael Ranney as she shows you how to repurpose salvaged and found materials, adding fun and function to your space without breaking your budget.


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Metal Storage Shelving

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

Metal storage shelving assemblies are used for general storage in a variety of building types.  Several types of metal storage shelving are available, such as end-panel-support, post-and-shelf, post-and-beam and cantilever.  Storage requirements are ever-changing today, as we accumulate more stuff in our homes and businesses, and metal storage shelving offers a durable option for organizing all of these possessions and supplies.

Storm Panels

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

Storm panels are used to protect the inside of buildings from damage caused by storms.  Closeable shutters, mounted at the edge of building openings, have been used for centuries as protection against storms. Today's storm panels are demountable or movable, and rated for hurricane protection and flying debris.  They are constructed of a variety of materials, such as plywood, aluminum, steel, plastic and fabric.  They are affixed, when needed, to the outside of the building with screws or bolts and clips, or they can be installed as part of a track or motorized system.  When not in use, storm panels should be properly stored.  Storm panels are effective at minimizing damage; however, their use requires advanced planning prior to a storm.

 

This topic includes information related to sliding visual display units installed during construction.  Sliding visual display units are writable and tackable surfaces that communicate to an audience.  Panels slide horizontally or vertically and can be operated by a motor or manually.  Educational facilities are a common location for sliding visual display units.

Display Cases

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to display cases installed during construction.  Display cases are used to display plaques, trophies, awards, photos and other types of showcase items.  Display cases are manufactured cases that can be recessed, wall or floor mounted.  Face of unit and side panels includes fixed glass and operable glass doors that swing or slide.  Case frames are produced from wood, metal and plastic materials.

Electronic Directories

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to electronic directories installed during construction.  Electronic directories are stand alone computers that provide direction for building and facility visitor.  Television display units can have fixed information or be interactive display units.

Informational Kiosks

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to informational kiosks installed during construction.  Informational kiosks are multi-sided directories commonly used in public spaces to provide information or advertising.

Toilet Compartments

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to toilet compartments installed during construction.  Toilet compartments are privacy spaces used within public restrooms that contain a toilet.  Panels and doors are metal, plastic laminate clad, plastic, particleboard or stone manufactured products.

Partitions

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to partitions installed during construction.  Partitions are privacy screens used within public restrooms that shield urinals.  Partitions are metal, plastic laminate clad, plastic, particleboard or stone manufactured products.