Vitro Architectural Glass has unveiled a new digital tool called the Vitro emissions Carbon & Energy Calculator, which models energy consumption and embodied and operational carbon emissions in various standard buildings.
This week’s release of the International Energy Agency’s Energy Efficiency 2023 report shows that not enough progress is being made on energy efficiency.
To efficiently future-proof the building envelope in light of the new climate reality, taking both into consideration is critical. One vital tool in this effort, though often overlooked, is air and water-resistive barriers (AWBs).
The large-scale rooftop solar installations will be located at Bordeaux Apartments in Atascadero and Dry Creek Apartments in Paso Robles. The rental communities are home to 800 residents, all of whom will have access to the PearlX solar program.
The latest 2030 By the Numbers report details the aggregate impacts of 23,276 project reported, including a 48 percent overall reduction in predicted (modeled) energy use intensity (pEUI) and 41.8 million metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided relative to baseline-equivalent buildings.
Modern insulated glass units provided the Crystal windows and doors used for the OMNI Shoreham Hotel renovation project with superior energy efficiency.
The high-rise condominium’s combination of Alumicor systems provides high thermal performance to support the building’s energy efficiency and keep residences comfortable during British Columbia’s cold winters. In warmer weather, projected window vents integrated within the curtainwall offer fresh air and natural ventilation.
As communities across the nation grapple with escalating urban temperatures, some local municipalities and jurisdictions have mandated the color of roofs based on long-standing assumptions now brought into question by recent findings. The ERA research underscores that the impact of roof color on the UHI effect remains inconclusive, signaling a need for further exploration.
Reductions in carbon emissions from buildings are stalling in several G20 countries in Europe and emissions are now rising in the USA, warns a major new study from sustainability consultancy 3Keel for Kingspan.
Spearheading its transition to a sustainable and more energy-independent future, specialty glassware manufacturer, Astraglass Innovations has installed a 203.3kW solar system on the roof of its production facility in Vineland, New Jersey.
