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Barbara Horwitz-Bennett

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As seen in: Architectural Products Magazine, The Real Deal, BUILDINGS, CE Center, Healthcare Design, I+S Design, Walls & Ceilings, Custom Builder Magazine, LightSPEC
Trade press journalist specializing in the building and construction industry, proud mother of 5
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Innovative Fire-Resistant Façade Systems for NYC: Meeting Stricter Fire Codes

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By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Verified
| Architectural Products Magazine Verified
When NFPA 285 and its requirements restricting the spread of fire for full building assemblies began to be enforced several years ago, the design industry scrambled to find compliant systems. Then in 2022, New York City enacted even stricter fire protection requirements. Out of concern for the high density of high-rise structures in the city, the code requires non-combustible fireblocking to be installed even when wall assemblies comply with NFPA 285.
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The Connection Between Healthcare & Architecture

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By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Verified
| Architectural Products Magazine Verified
Architecture influences the way people work, live, and heal inside the built environment. This is an especially crucial concept in healthcare design. “The stakes are real. A poorly placed nurse station, a missed sightline in an emergency room, or a corridor that confuses a patient with cognitive impairment can directly impact clinical outcomes, staff burnout, infection rates, and patient safety,” says Emily McGee, Senior Director of Planning, Associate AIA, EDAC, LEED GA, MPH, LEED AP.
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Revitalizing Tropicana Field's Iconic Cable-Supported Dome: A Case Study in Engineering Resilience

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By Barbara Horwitz-Bennett Verified
| Architectural Products Magazine Verified
The cable-supported, domed roof at Tropicana Field, home of the MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, has grabbed headlines over the years for many reasons. Originally designed by the architecture firm HOK Sport (now Populous), in collaboration with Lescher & Mahoney Sports, and Criswell, Blizzard & Blouin Architects, it was recognized as the second-largest, cable-supported, domed roof in the world, when it opened in 1990.
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