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Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

glass

Glass Meets Energy Efficiency Demands for Historically Accurate Renovated Windows

January 1, 2021
Once a bustling center of mail-in orders shipped by catalog companies in their heyday, such as Sears, Roebuck and Company and Montgomery Ward, the formerly shuttered historic Old Chicago Main Post Office has been brought back to life as a large office and retail complex
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Adapting Our Buildings for Greater Resilience and Lower Carbon

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Daniel Overbey
December 28, 2020

The buildings sector has accounted for 66 percent of the total decrease energy-related U.S. CO2 emissions. Much of the decrease is attribute to the electric power sector’s decrease in carbon intensity of generation as well as increased energy performance of our building stock


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States Adopt New Energy-Saving Rules but COVID-19 Slows Overall Progress

December 16, 2020
More U.S. states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
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New Members Elected to NFRC Board of Directors

December 11, 2020
The National Fenestration Ratings Council congratulates and welcomes three newly elected members of the board of directors for the 2021 term.
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Net-Zero-Ready Office Showcases Modern Design and High Performance

December 11, 2020
Designed by OZ Architecture of Denver, the office building blends Scandinavian style and sustainable, net-zero-ready functionality
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What We Can Learn From the IECC 2021 Energy Code

Evelyn Long
December 9, 2020
Here’s what we can learn from the IECC 2021 energy code, which includes the proposals for the code and setbacks
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Deep Energy Retrofits Require an Evidence-Based Approach

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Daniel Overbey
December 4, 2020
The building sector accounts for about 40% of global carbon emissions
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The Benefits of Sunshades for the Building Enclosure

Daniel Shields
November 20, 2020
Sunshades are an integral factor in enhancing not only the aesthetic of a building, but also its efficiency and sustainability
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SOLARBAN

Glass Delivers Energy Efficiency, Serene Reflectivity

November 16, 2020
Vitro glass maximizes daylighting, views, solar control for LEED-certified office building
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Inova

Putting an Energy-Efficient Stamp On the Building Envelope

Thomas Renner
October 16, 2020
With an increased emphasis on protecting natural resources, architects are working hard at finding innovative solutions
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