June 2021 - Hoffmann Architects is pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the firm’s technical newsletter, the JOURNAL.

Now available in a digital edition for easy viewing on any device, JOURNAL keeps building owners, managers, and AEC professionals informed about the design and rehabilitation topics that matter most.

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Restoring and Maintaining Archaic Concrete Floor Systems

Before the advent of reinforced concrete, floor slabs were composed primarily of brick or terra cotta, until innovators pioneered an array of novel concrete assemblies. With many still in service – often masquerading as standard concrete decks – it’s important to know how to recognize and restore them.

J. Christopher Clements, AIA

Spotlight: Is It Safe?

When encountering an unfamiliar floor system, one of the chief concerns is whether it is structurally sound. Understanding the components of these assemblies is critical to treating distress effectively – rather than inadvertently doing harm.

Prefer Print?

Rest assured that our award-winning periodical is still available in its original magazine-style format.

We’ve just added the convenience of an online option to our tried-and-true print publication.

Earn AIA continuing education credit.

With our online exams, it’s easy to earn American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System Learning Units. Recent JOURNAL articles offer one unit of Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) AIA credit to those who successfully complete a short multiple-choice quiz.

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