The adoption of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 ADA Standards) adds yet another layer of complexity to the multitude of already complicated and confusing interrelated accessibility laws, standards, and guidelines pertaining to property and program access. While the 2010 ADA Standards are intended to outright replace the 1991 ADA Standards for new construction...

Description: Vision glass is 5'0" wide by 5'-3" tall captured on three sides with the 4th side being butt glazed. The exterior lite thickness is 3/16" gray, inner layer of clear .060 PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) interlayer for Laminated Glass and interior lite of 3/16" clear, both lites are heat strengthened. Cause: Silicone and/or moisture in contact with the interlayer is believed...

Marx Okubo is pleased to congratulate Soojin Hur, AIA, LEED AP, of the San Francisco office on becoming a California Certified Access Specialist (CASp), placing her among a select group of individuals who have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of disabled accessibility requirements. According to the California Department of General Services, "The program is designed to meet the p...

After 18 years in the same location, the Northwest Regional office of Marx Okubo is moving. Our new office is in the historic Securities Building located just north of the downtown business core and within easy walking distance of the transit tunnel providing quick and convenient access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The new space is located on the east wing of the fi...

Marx Okubo is pleased to announce a number of additions to our sustainability staff and expertise. Notably, Dan Healey, P.E., of the Irvine office has received the designation of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Mr. Healey joins fellow southern Californian Jon R. Haviland, P.E., and Joseph A. Milam, P.E., of the Atlanta office in ac...

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Corey D. Petersen, AIA, RRO, to Assistant Vice President of the Northwest region, effective December 2012. Mr. Petersen has performed a comprehensive range of services in his six years at Marx Okubo, and he has spearheaded the firm's involvement in exterior envelope design and rehabilitation services in the Northwest. In additio...

A cause of failure in the structural components of warehouse roofs has been identified by the site observation teams of Marx Okubo, involving rusting of the sub-purlin roof hanger in panelized roof systems. Advanced cases of corrosion can threaten the safety of employees or inventory. Panelized roof systems are widely used in the western United States. This system consists of g...

The cost of procuring earthquake insurance can be a significant one. Real estate transactions sometimes do not proceed solely due to issues relating to earthquake insurance required. These requirements may be imposed by a lender, or they may be due to internal policies implemented by entities that own real estate. Earthquake insurance premiums are often tied to the results of a...

Marx Okubo is very pleased to announce that Stephen D'Arcy has joined the firm as Vice President and Co-Regional Manager for the Northeast Region. Based out of the newly-relocated and expanded White Plains office, Stephen will be managing the region as part of a strategic effort to expand and grow the services of Marx Okubo in this area. Stephen is a licensed engineer in t...

The climate of real estate development and building operations has been shifting toward more sustainable practices for new construction and existing buildings. A number of rating systems have been developed to rate and reward sustainable practices including energy and water efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and recycling and reuse of materials. Along with the multiple ra...

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 mandated that only "low-flush" urinals could be offered for sale in the United States after 1994. Low-flush was defined as using no more than one gallon per flush (1 gpf), compared to older styles that used 1.5 to 3 gpf. Since that time, manufacturers have developed "ultra-low-flow" urinals that use 0.5 gpf and now Zurn, among others, has a product...