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Designing Effective Insulation: Gravity, thermal bridging, and the importance of being continuous

August 31, 2016

Insulation manufacturers have devised numerous ways to improve the thermal performance of their products. Adding carbon or alumina particles to expanded polystyrene (EPS) increases infrared reflectance, and hence boosts R-value. For buildings that need heat stopped during the day and released at night, there are phase-change materials.

Understanding heat, air, and moisture control

May 3, 2016

Many designers and specifiers understand controlling air, vapor, and thermal transfer helps mitigate moisture problems within the building envelope. Moisture accumulation is a performance adversary that can lead to structural deterioration, finish damage, organic growth, and reduced building longevity.

Energy-efficient design with masonry construction

October 22, 2014

Masonry materials and wall systems, with their inherent thermal mass characteristics, provide designers with many options to achieve energy-efficient designs. This article illustrates examples of wall configurations that exceed national building code requirements and high-performance standards.

Detailing masonry and frame walls with continuous insulation and air barriers

October 2, 2013

Both conductive heat transfer and air leakage through the building enclosure have been identified as obstacles to truly energy efficient buildings. This article delves into the necessity for proper detailing of both continuous insulation and fluid-applied air barriers.

Understanding Green Globes: Major advances in the building certification program

September 9, 2013

The Green Building Institute’s (GBI’s) Green Globes for New Construction is a rating system for the assessment of environmental building design and major renovation—similar to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, but with important differences.

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Tag: ASHRAE 90.1

Greener by Design: Exploring options with ecological roofing

Designing Effective Insulation: Gravity, thermal bridging, and the importance of being continuous

Understanding heat, air, and moisture control

Energy-efficient design with masonry construction

Detailing masonry and frame walls with continuous insulation and air barriers

Understanding Green Globes: Major advances in the building certification program

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Greener by Design: Exploring options with ecological roofing

Designing Effective Insulation: Gravity, thermal bridging, and the importance of being continuous

Understanding heat, air, and moisture control

Energy-efficient design with masonry construction

Detailing masonry and frame walls with continuous insulation and air barriers

Understanding Green Globes: Major advances in the building certification program

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