Energy efficiency and embodied carbon. Two hot button issues that we address in our latest eMagazine. 

The scope of the project was to remove all fiberglass and metal strapping, steam clean all surfaces, insulate with closed cell spray foam, then cover the foam with intumescent coating on all vertical surfaces.

Understanding your project’s carbon footprint, which measures the total greenhouse gas emissions from construction activities, is crucial. This calculation impacts the environment and the project’s long-term viability and compliance with increasingly stringent global regulations.

The climate’s chaotic disposition reveals oversights commercial construction workforces have made, but these are fixable with advances in fire-resistant building materials and resilient envelopes.

One proven way that design teams can deliver a virtually airtight, low-embodied building envelope is by integrating structural insulated panels (SIPs) during the planning stages of a project.

The common denominator for today’s design is that one type of material is no longer good enough. Combining multiple aesthetics into the design of a building is the standard rather than the exception. Because the days of monolithic design are long gone, architects are pushing the limits seeking to integrate materials for a modern, sophisticated look. 

The design and infrastructure of educational buildings play a crucial role in fostering an environment conducive to learning.

Post-construction metrics are imperative to continue improving operations as new technology emerges. With each innovation, you can lower a building’s carbon footprint and support the environment.

In response to public concerns over our increasingly less active lifestyle, the concept of “active design” has emerged in architecture and planning.

Not all infrastructure is adequately prepared for moisture-related problems that will arise, compromising essential buildings. Why should builders prioritize envelope integrity by defending against moisture?