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Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

Building ENvelope

How a High-Performance Building Envelope Increases Heating and Cooling Efficiency

Michael Tobias
March 29, 2019
A high-performance envelope reduces heat transfer in both directions, which decreases cooling loads during summer and heating loads during winter
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Lapolla

Open-Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation

Lapolla FOAM-LOK 750
March 20, 2019
Icynene-Lapolla introduced this open-cell system, which provides an ideal solution for high-performance buildings designed to meet stringent building code and energy efficiency requirements.
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INSULATION INSTITUTE

Report Gives Guidance on Specifying Healthier Insulation

March 7, 2019
Energy Efficiency for All recently released a new report, “Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials.”
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Daimler Trucks North America

Glass Helps Headquarters Achieve LEED Platinum

March 4, 2019
Energy-efficient glass contributes to rare Energy Star score of 99
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Tiger Stadium

Stadium Uses Insulation to Create Temperature-Controlled Environment

February 25, 2019
The concrete trapped excessive heat in Baton Rouge’s hot summer and fall months, which led football fans across the country to refer to Tiger Stadium as “Death Valley"
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UMass Amherst North Chiller

New Facility is Key in Campus Infrastructure Master Plan

February 20, 2019
A component of University of Massachusetts Amherst's 2012 Campus Master Plan will increase the reliability and capacity of chilled water service throughout its growing north campus core by reimagining the existing regional plant it replaces
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Breaking News

Fitwel Announces 80% increase in Certifications

February 15, 2019
The Center for Active Design, operator of Fitwel, recognizes seventeen industry leaders advancing best in building health.
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sprayfoam

Open-Cell Spray Foam Solution

Icynene OC No-Mix insulation
February 6, 2019
Icynene-Lapolla announced it’s all new Icynene OC No-Mix insulation. An open-cell spray foam solution, the high-performance material is notable for providing enhanced energy efficiency, long-tern energy cost savings and an easy no-mix application.
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Toronto’s Humber College

Textured Glass Transforms Historic Building

January 18, 2019
Energy-saving, bird-friendly glass optimizes daylight, adds depth to Centre for Entrepreneurship
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Building Efficiency

Seven Ways Cities are Upping the Ante on Building Efficiency

Becky HOlton
Becky Holton
January 11, 2019
To design, construct, and implement effective policies, urban leaders must carefully consider their chances of success.
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