Jennifer Morgan and I have co-authored "Lightning Protection and the Building Envelope" in the August 2015 issue of Construction Specifier.
The article provides architects with authoritative guidance to
integrating lightning protection into their designs, a topic not
discussed in the existing literature on lightning protection. The
article can be read at www.kenilworth.com/publications/cs/de/201508/files/10.html.
Morgan is Secretary/Treasure of East Coast Lightning Protection, Inc.
(www.ECLE.biz), the leading manufacturer of lightning protection
products in the U.S. Her firm has retained me as its architectural and
marketing consultant. In a recent press release, Morgan, explains,
“Chusid is helping us educate architects and builders about the
importance of lightning protection. He is widely recognized as an
authority in building materials and for his effectiveness in explaining
technical issues to the design and construction communities.”
Since most lightning protection installers are small businesses, Morgan believes, “Chusid's effort to educate designers will be good for the entire lightning protection industry and will provide our customers with promotional resources to use in their own regions.”
I am pleased to be working with ECLE. The risks of damage due to lightning have increased as a result of climate change and the widespread use of digital electronics in buildings. It is important for architects to realize that lightning protection should be an intrinsic part of designing a high performance building envelope. ECLE is taking leadership to collaborate with designers and develop lightning protection schemes that are compatible with contemporary architectural styles.
Consultant to East Coast Lightning Protection
Morgan is Secretary/Treasure of East Coast Lightning Protection, Inc.
(www.ECLE.biz), the leading manufacturer of lightning protection
products in the U.S. Her firm has retained me as its architectural and
marketing consultant. In a recent press release, Morgan, explains,
“Chusid is helping us educate architects and builders about the
importance of lightning protection. He is widely recognized as an
authority in building materials and for his effectiveness in explaining
technical issues to the design and construction communities.”Since most lightning protection installers are small businesses, Morgan believes, “Chusid's effort to educate designers will be good for the entire lightning protection industry and will provide our customers with promotional resources to use in their own regions.”
I am pleased to be working with ECLE. The risks of damage due to lightning have increased as a result of climate change and the widespread use of digital electronics in buildings. It is important for architects to realize that lightning protection should be an intrinsic part of designing a high performance building envelope. ECLE is taking leadership to collaborate with designers and develop lightning protection schemes that are compatible with contemporary architectural styles.