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    The WBDG has taken down its section on Applied Research and is now linking to a new collaborative effort of the American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences – the Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK). BRIK is an interactive portal offering online access to peer-reviewed research projects and case studies in all facets of building, from predesign, design, and construction through occupancy and reuse. For more information, visit www.brikbase.org.

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