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Above: The University of Wisconsin School of Business Grainger Hall stairwell enclosure is designed with clear, fire-resistive butt-glazed walls using ASTM E-119/UL 263-rated Safti First SuperLite II-XLM with GPX Architectural Series perimeter wall framing. Photo by Safti First.
Glass has long been used by architects to add vision, transparency and a feeling of openness to an otherwise enclosed space. While the introduction of fire-rated glass took it one step further by adding a life safety function on top of vision and transparency, the development of fire-resistive glazing capable of meeting ASTM E-119/UL 263 gave architects the ability to design with glass like never before. Small fire-rated door lites and openings are transformed to wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling fire-resistive transparent walls, full vision temperature rise doors and even fire-resistive glass floors.
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Accor is placing its bets on the lifestyle category over the next few years, with the number of its lifestyle hotel openings expected to triple by 2023. To top that, Accor’s lifestyle segment currently accounts for roughly 5% of the group’s annual revenue, while representing 25% of the company’s development pipeline by value. A recently announced joint venture with Ennismore, expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, will only add to Accor’s lifestyle muscle. Once complete, the deal will bring together a portfolio of lifestyle brands, including The Hoxton, Gleneagles, Delano, SLS, Mondrian, SO/, Hyde, Mama Shelter, 25h, 21c Museum Hotels, TRIBE, JO&JOE, and Working From .
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HD Expo + Conference makes its return to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this August
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HD Expo + Conference returns to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on August 24th and 25th, with inspirational conference sessions, much-needed networking opportunities, show floor activations, and new product showcases. And registration is now open!
In addition to all the action on the show floor, a robust agenda of stimulating panels and discussions will highlight the latest in the hospitality and design communities, plus what’s to come. The keynote and Owners’ Talk are free for all to registration types without prior signup, as is a variety of dynamic sessions that will be hosted at the Social Hub, which is being designed by the team behind 21c Museum Hotels, and the DesignWell Pavilion.
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