Young Architect Podcast
Welcome Young Architects!
We are thrilled you found your way here! We have made it easy to find everything referenced in the Fire-Rated Walls Episode of the Architect Exam Podcast, plus some bonus tools for your fire-rated assembly projects and general building knowledge.
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The PURPLE Book®
The PURPLE Book® is the industry's leading resource for fire-rated assemblies in commercial construction. Delivers trusted guidance for architects, contractors, and inspectors seeking code-compliant solutions.
Fire & Sound Assembly Selector
Explore our extensive database to streamline your planning and estimating. Filter by fire rating requirements, including wall type and stud spacing, to match all your project criteria.
Best of NGConnects
What is NGConnects?
Additional Resources
Building Science | Fire Resistance
ViewBuilding Science | Acoustics
Explore acoustical concepts in building design.
Building Science | IAQ
What is indoor air quality and why does it matter?
Building Science | Finishing
Learn the Five Levels of Finish and how to choose the right products.
Innovation | GridMarX
Reduce material costs, increase productivity and smoother inspections
Resources | Technical Guides
Download technical resources and design for building construction.
Resources | Videos
Video library of product overviews and installation instructions.
Products | EVOLVE
Heightened performance and lower environmental impact..
Products | PURPLE
Single-source, high-performance solutions.
Education Programs
Providing online and on-site academic opportunities for the building community.
Continuing Education
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