The model energy codes, in their various forms, have been at the forefront of the discussion regarding building design in recent years. These codes include the International Energy Conservation Code ...

The industry has made significant strides in increasing home efficiency, particularly by making the building envelope tighter ...

Recent changes in energy and sustainability codes for increased energy efficiency include higher insulation R-values, continuous insulation, high performance fenestration, and reduced air infiltration ...

Data centers are among the most energy-intensive and operationally sensitive building types. This course equips architects and building envelope consultants with the knowledge to design resilient, ...

Rising demands for energy efficiency, technical functionality, and interior comfort in buildings necessitate the development of more efficient building envelope constructions. The building envelope ...

Dubai, UAE: Balancing high-performance building envelopes with efficient Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is crucial in the pursuit of cost-effective design and ongoing ...

High-performance building envelopes are rewriting the playbook for HVAC contractors — as buildings are getting more airtight and insulation more robust, loads drop and demand curves flatten, meaning ...

In the past, the detail design of a building envelope would have been the domain of the envelope package subcontractor, usually working for the main contractor. The subcontractor would have worked ...