Choosing Insulation for Masonry Cavity Walls Learning from the Ancient Greeks Nicole Richard March 16, 2018 The role insulation plays in a masonry cavity wall’s performance, and factors to consider when choosing insulationRead More
Insulation is No Longer Just Insulation Jay Saldana March 7, 2018 A well-designed enclosure must not only insulate, but must control moisture, air temperature and vaporRead More
Affordable Energy Efficiency Simple Options for Reducing Roof Insulation Costs Tom Savoy November 6, 2017 To help reduce energy waste, the International Energy Conservation Code requires roof insulation in commercial buildingsRead More
Looking at Net Zero A Passive Path That’s Scientifically Aggressive Katrin Klingenberg August 21, 2017 Passive building certification is a cost optimized avenue to zero energy targets that brings QA and IAQ along for the rideRead More
Effective Insulation R-Values in Steel vs. Wood Framing Daniel Overbey May 29, 2017 The value of continuous insulation is a source of contention among some building design and construction professionalsRead More
What Do Model Energy Codes Mean for Continuous Insulation? Justin Koscher May 15, 2017 Recent improvements to model energy codes are boosting advances in the use of insulation for commercial building envelopesRead More
Courthouse Uses Insulation to Reduce Costs April 10, 2017 Less destructive repair approach succeeds in solving water intrusion, adds thermal efficiencyRead More
Collaborative Effort Achieves Sustainable Design Amanda Gibney Weko March 31, 2017 A diverse team achieved the goals by incorporating sustainable design, a hybrid building structure and an energy-efficient envelopeRead More
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