Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

New energy codes are placing strict limitations on the amount of glass that can be incorporated into a new building. In high temperatures, glass simply lets in too much heat, and in low temperatures, too much cold. Reducing the amount of glass in a building reduces heating and cooling costs significantly.

The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants announced its first class of CBECxP certification holders. The group of 15 individuals who had earlier applied for IIBEC’s new credential are now officially certified in building enclosure commissioning.

More than 50 school leaders from 16 states traveled to the nation’s capital last week for the first-ever Clean Energy Schools Symposium – a national convening of school decisionmakers who have flipped the switch to clean energy at their schools and are actively inspiring and supporting other schools across the country to do the same.

Duro-Last’s systems will complement and strengthen Holcim’s integrated roofing offer, with expected synergies of USD 60 million per year. With this acquisition, Holcim roofing systems will exceed USD 4 billion in net sales ahead of schedule.

The Energy Management Association is teaming up with NFRC to outline the impact of energy efficient fenestration in commercial buildings, the opportunities for new construction and full fenestration retrofits, and how you can make fenestration part of an overall energy efficiency plan that meets code requirements.

The analysis documents the energy performance of the 68-story KOI Tower in Monterrey, Mexico, the country’s second tallest building, which features a facade composed primarily of double-pane insulating glass units fabricated with Solarban R100 Optiblue glass by Vitro Glass.

Inherent in their makeup, metal roofs are sustainable, durable, and last about three times longer than other roofs. They help to trap less heat and cool a building down quicker.

The American Institute of Architects is donating $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity Virginia to help launch a two-year project to install solar energy systems on up to 80 homes in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. 

In the fight against the impacts of climate change, evolving building codes, performance standards and building practices are being utilized to improve sustainability, resiliency and efficiency—all key components in trying to meet the goals of the Paris Accord and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. 

The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2023, announced its technical program. The event takes place May 2-5, 2023 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX at the Omni Fort Worth.