As regulations and demands increase for energy efficiency in all facets of modern society, the building industry has found itself in a balancing act when it comes to the exterior.
Dynamic facades, ones that not only provide for the high-performance enclosure of a building but through innovative design react to the environmental demands, are part of the continuing evolution of modern architecture.
The requirements in green standards alone, such as LEED, Green Globes and IgCC may lack comprehensive measures to address resiliency related to the long-term performance of the building enclosure
A new residential construction project outside of Park City, Utah used innovative building products and materials from Atlas Roofing Corporation to ensure insulation efficiencies
Understanding the importance of energy efficiency in glass design and selection as a primary component of the glazing system recognizes that the performance values of the glass are specifically affected by the actual system it is being installed into
The director of sustainable design and building innovation for MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects delivered a presentation entitled "Inspired Design Trends for Commercial and Residential Construction" at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Virtual Annual Conference.
The Guardian Glass float glass plant in DeWitt, Iowa has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the industrial plant performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.
