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Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

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IIBEC Announces Winners of Its Third Annual EBEC Awards

The Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Awards went to winners in four categories
March 19, 2026

The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) awarded its Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards—now in their third year—to winners in four categories.


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A Contemporary Home for Care in Newfoundland and Labrador

Rebuking historic approaches to mental health and addictions care, the Mental Health and Addictions Centre in St. John’s, NL prioritizes dignity, accessibility, and community
March 18, 2026

With exterior and interior architecture by B+H in partnership with John Hearn Architects, MHAC is designed to reduce stigma, centre the patient experience, improve access to services, and integrate patient families and communities into care.


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DIGroup Architecture Named “Library Champion” for Second Consecutive Year

This back-to-back recognition follows DIG’s previous award-winning multi-million dollar historic transformation of the LBFPL Main Library
March 17, 2026

DIGroup Architecture (DIG) is being recognized by the Long Branch Free Public Library (LBFPL) as a Library Champion for the second year in a row.


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Liz Snyder, NanaWall Systems
International Women’s Day in Design

Where Engineering Meets Storytelling

Liz Snyder
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 16, 2026
After careers in photography, design, and business ownership, Liz Snyder now turns complex performance data into meaningful narratives—helping architects see the human side of technical innovation.
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Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Optimization

A Three-Layer Approach to Meeting Thermal Performance Targets
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Rose Morrison
March 11, 2026

With climate change comes stricter energy codes. Maintaining building occupant comfort requires innovative facade designs that align with building envelope strategies.


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Reducing Energy Costs Through Central Energy Plant Modernization at Two High Schools

Matanzas High School new central energy plant has already earned a $220,000 energy rebate to offset district costs
March 9, 2026

Matern Professional Engineering and the Flagler Schools announced the successful modernization of the central energy plant at Flagler Palm Coast High School, with upgrades to Matanzas High School, another high school within Flagler Schools, currently underway.


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How Insulated Metal Panels Support Construction’s Core Priorities for 2026

Aligning Performance, Speed and Design
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Karim Muri
March 6, 2026

As the commercial construction industry settles into a new year of projects and planning cycles, it is less focused on bold predictions and more concerned with practical execution.


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Kelly Gantner, Diversified Partners
International Women’s Day in Design

Building Communities, Breaking Ground: A Development Leader’s 30-Year Journey

Kelly Gantner
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 2, 2026
From construction and property management to overseeing $500M+ in projects, she blends business acumen, collaboration, and mentorship to deliver transformative developments—while opening more doors for women in the industry.
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Envelope-first: Designing for Performance, Compliance, and Aesthetics

An envelope-first approach begins with fundamental questions, such as: What are the thermal requirements of the opaque walls?
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Brian Nelson
February 25, 2026

The days of designing the look of a building and "figuring out the details later" are over. The demands of energy efficiency and fire safety require a holistic, integrated approach.


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USGBC California Releases Building Performance Standards Policy Guidance for Local Jurisdictions

The guidance follows the launch of the California Building Performance Hub digital platform
February 24, 2026

USGBC California (USGBC-CA) announces the launch of a building performance standard model policy to help cities and counties across California reduce pollution from buildings, improve energy efficiency, and reach their climate goals.


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