Tag Archives: IECC

Architects advocate for climate action, resilient design during AIA Capitol Hill Day

February 23, 2021

More than 600 architects participated in hundreds of virtual meetings with Congress for AIA’s Capitol Hill Day to secure $300 billion to support climate action and resilient design.

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Greener by Design: Exploring options with ecological roofing

September 26, 2016

With New York City’s 80×50 initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80 percent by 2050, the stakes are high for the city to adopt progressively more stringent energy codes.

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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.

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Designing Masonry Buildings to the 2012 Energy Code: Thermal mass basics

May 30, 2014

A material’s thermal mass denotes its ability to store heat within a cycle of time. K-values, generally calculated on a 24-hour cycle, are important because they give general references to a material’s capabilities for storing heat.

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Designing masonry buildings to the 2012 Energy Code

May 30, 2014

The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will bring tremendous change to the way buildings are designed, constructed, and renovated. For example, the insulation requirements for masonry construction have been written to higher performance levels.

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