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25-Mar-2011 \| Regulations, standards and design of stairway handrails
Assessing and documenting handrail lines are one of the critical steps for architects and designers to correctly specify a set of stairs. However, issues arising from an incorrect or unachievable handrail line represent some of the most common problems that arise when stairs go to contract.
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25-Mar-2011 \| Stair safety, compliance, and regulations Head clearance above a nosing line and width of flights
Simple questions like this crop up surprisingly often, causing architects, builders and designers to reach for the relevent code.
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25-Mar-2011 \| Stair safety, compliance, and regulations Treads, nosings, and luminance contrast strips: some key AS 1428 guidelines
Australia has some of the strictest standards for stair design in the world, and it's worthwhile for every architect and designer to be aware of them.
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19-Jan-2011 \| The benefits of addressing staircase works as a complete package
In Built's project at Cannon Hill, Brisbane, the benefits of addressing stair and balustrade works in a complete package have never been more apparent
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17-Dec-2010 \| 3D design technology Free visualisation service for architects
Nothing helps architects and designers communicate with clients better than a realistic 3D rendering. Read about Arden's free service here
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06-Dec-2010 \| Mono-stringer / centre-stringer stairs
In stair construction terminology, the stringer desribes the beam or member that plays the structural role of supporting the treads.
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03-Dec-2010 \| Concepts in contemporary and traditional balustrade
The traditional definition of balustrade is being a row of repeating balusters - small posts that support the upper rail of a railing. However, balustrade is also taken to mean 'void-edge protection' - obviously a phrase that describes the function or role of the structure, rather than relating to its appearance or specific construction methodology.
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01-Dec-2010 \| Technical and architectural product information Structural balustrading and glazing for architects
A detailed overview of this important topic in modern architecture, with links to relevent technical documents.
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29-Nov-2010 \| Arden builds Telstra's commitment to green and healthy buildings in recycled timber
One of Arden's flagship projects demonstrates the use of recycled timber to achieve a green and healthy outcome for all employees
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26-Nov-2010 \| Feature staircase design Form and function: issues in architecture and stairs
A great concept must work architecturally, structurally and be practical.
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26-Nov-2010 \| Stairs 101 Straight flight stairs and landings
A brief overview of issues surrounding the selection of a straight-flight stair.
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19-Nov-2010 \| Company Policies and Compliance Arden Architectural Staircases OH&S Policy
As part of our commitment to achieving the principles of health and safety in our workplace, we recognise our moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
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19-Nov-2010 \| Company Policies and Compliance Arden Architectural Staircases Quality Assurance Policy
Arden Architectural Staircases believes that every member of the business shares the responsibility for quality and quality improvement.
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17-Nov-2010 \| Feature staircase design Spiral Stairs: Practical and Gorgeous
Arden’s exquisitely crafted spiral stairs are efficient, stunning, and innovative.
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10-Nov-2010 \| Technical and architectural product information Design Elements Catalogue is now available for distribution
Architects and Designers can now contact us to have one of our beautiful catalogues sent out to you for your viewing pleasure!
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