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Balancing Historic Preservation with Energy Efficiency

May 7, 2016

In addition to pursuing LEED for Homes, the project hoped to earn New York State Energy Research and Development Authority energy efficiency incentives and Historic Building Tax Credits

Weatherproofing the Building Enclosure

Deck Ventilation as a Retrofit Roofing Solution

Lurita McIntosh Blank

May 6, 2016

From the beginning, the Centre has experienced serviceability issues with the weatherproofing of the building enclosure

Continuous Insulation in Building Envelope Design

Andrew Lindley

May 6, 2016

With buildings comprising a significant 40 percent of overall energy consumption in North America, implementing best practices to reduce a building’s energy, carbon and environmental footprint and increase its performance has become commonplace.

Lightning Protection is a Work of Art

Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

April 27, 2016

Ben Franklin would be proud

A Total Look: The Power of GIS, 3D BIM Together

Mary Shacklett

April 17, 2016

BIM renders virtual models of structures for architecting or remodeling at any phase of a structure’s life cycle

Understand Insulation Permeability to Prevent Moisture Damage and the Dreaded Call-back

Understanding the implications caused by moisture and the best practices to prevent damage will allow for the moisture to escape.

Ryan Beach

April 1, 2016

Understanding the implications caused by moisture and the best practices to prevent damage will allow for the moisture to escape.

Plaster Shows Strength in Colonial Building

Consolidated plaster ceiling in Colonial building passes strength test after serious water infiltration.

March 16, 2016

Historic Plaster Conservation Services Limited reported recently that a plaster ceiling the company consolidated in 2009 was accidentally flooded with water in 2015 and yet still easily passed a structural load test.

Selecting Concrete or Stucco Coating Solution

Big picture thinking yields significant savings.

Mark Hubert

March 1, 2016

During the last several years, coating manufacturers have become increasingly more sophisticated in creating products to seal and protect concrete and stucco.

Lightning Protection Systems

Both Roofs and Lightning Protection Systems Protect Buildings Against Weather Damage

Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

February 18, 2016

Rain, snow and lightning—each originates in the clouds and can damage buildings that are not properly protected.

Waterproofing in Humid Climates

Waterproofing Fact vs. Fiction

George H. DuBose Steven R. Gleason

February 18, 2016

Certain faulty beliefs surrounding hotel performance in warm, humid coastal zones continue to persist in the design and construction industry—and waterproofing is no exception.

Transforming Historic Mass. Landmark into New Mixed-Use Hub

LEED Professional Credentials by the Numbers

SprayFoam 2025 Convention & Expo Returns to Daytona Beach February 9-12

Events

December 3, 2024

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 PDH, LA CES/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance

December 3, 2024

Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course examines wood and brick resin cast shapes' and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, and easy to install. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

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This is a comprehensive manual that goes beyond codes and standards, providing expert guidance in design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster and drywall.

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