One of the biggest challenges architects face today in dealing with continuous insulation (CI) — and thick insulation in particular — is to attach the cladding without creating a thermal bridge in the assembly. 

Chusid Associates identifies developing systems and methods shaping the future of construction.

 Over the past 15 years, building information modeling has developed into the undeniable future of the architecture and design industry.  

 There is growing awareness in the AEC industry of the destructive problems of moisture and air leakage through the building envelope. Building codes have caught up to the findings of building scientists and now require continuous air barriers across the envelope, including at penetrations and openings such as at windows, curtain walls, and doors.  

 A new product now on the market helps improve thermal performance of buildings in a unique way.  

 Airtight buildings are energy-efficient buildings.  

The devastation caused by the Great Depression is well documented. Almost equally well documented is the New Deal that helped pull the country from that dark time.