Occasionally, I hear contrasting—at times, even incompatible—notions about the United State's energy consumption. Word-of-mouth can allow talking points to take on lives of their own and data trends change over time. What does current data offer in terms of the U.S. energy sector?
Committed to the careful stewardship of its resources, the college recently reached a significant milestone for “To Zero By Thirty-Five”, its ambitious energy plan which charts a transformative path to efficient, combustion-free energy on campus.
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete—with a mission to drive education, awareness, and adoption of carbon-neutral concrete materials and technologies—announced the detailed plans for $6B of investments in the U.S. industrial sector by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Along with its space saving properties, the masonry system’s design improved efficiency on the job site. The pre-assembled blocks eliminated the multiple passes that would have been necessary to construct standard cavity walls.
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.
Huntsman Building Solutions will introduce its all-new Icynene Series spray polyurethane foam insulation product line to spray foam contractors and attendees at the SprayFoam 2024 Convention and Expo.
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.
Prioritizing natural daylight with daylighting devices significantly enhanced this new shelter and adoption center. The abundance of natural light positively impacted the environment, reducing stress, improving moods and fostering a healthier atmosphere for all.
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association announced the promotion of Marcin Pazera, Ph.D., to the position of Senior Director, Technical Affairs, effective January 2024.
Vitro Architectural Glass has announced the promotion of Fernando Diez to Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Diez will develop and implement global marketing efforts and lead four multi-regional teams in North America, including Vitro’s Sample Program and Center for Architectural Design.
