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Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

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The New ZEB: Revising our Definition of "Net Zero"

The time has arrived for ZEB to be redefined
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Daniel Overbey
June 23, 2025

Rather than Zero Energy Buildings, we should pursue Zero Emissions Buildings. In addition to energy efficiency, we need buildings that eliminate the need for on-site fossil fuel use and only use zero emissions electricity.


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Armstrong Energy Saving Ceilings are Now Part of IES Virtual Environment Software

Integration of Templok Ceilings in leading energy-modeling software supports architects, consultants, and engineers in optimizing building performance
June 12, 2025

Integration of Templok Ceilings in leading energy-modeling software supports architects, consultants, and engineers in optimizing building performance.


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Designing with Architectural Precast Systems
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Designing with Architectural Precast Systems

Tony McConnell from RAMSA discusses designing traditional buildings with stone facades Using architectural precast systems.
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
June 8, 2025
We recently spoke with Tony McConnell from RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects) about designing traditional buildings with stone facades using architectural precast systems.
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Using eGRID Data to Approximate Operational Carbon

Energy efficiency will remain a cornerstone of sustainable design for the foreseeable future for two big reasons: utility costs and operational carbon
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Daniel Overbey
May 28, 2025

The recent ratification of LEED v5 underscores the emerging priority of decarbonization by sustainable design leaders as it one of the new version's three impact areas along with quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration.


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Solatube International to Showcase Innovative Daylighting Solutions at AIA25

Located at Booth #1083, Solatube will present cutting-edge daylighting solutions
May 25, 2025

Solatube International is exhibiting June 5-6 at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA25) in Boston.


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Flintlastic GTA CoolStar on a roof

APP Torch-Down Low-Slope Roofing

Flintlastic GTA CoolStar® Ultra
May 19, 2025

CertainTeed’s Flintlastic GTA CoolStar Ultra is a cool-roof solution with a membrane surfacing that utilizes naturally occurring aggregate processed to ultra-high brightness to enhance reflectivity.


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Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Blending Aesthetics, Sustainability with Campus and Community Connection

Supporting healing and learning spaces, EFCO curtain wall defines Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
May 19, 2025

For a distinctive appearance blending advanced high-tech with approachable, high-touch, EFCO finished the aluminum framing, brake metal and swing entrance doors in a specialty bronze-gold color paint.


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LEED v5 Launch Sets New Standards—EIFS Ready to Lead in Energy-Efficient Design

USGBC has unveiled LEED v5, the latest evolution in sustainable building certification, emphasizing decarbonization and energy efficiency across a building’s full lifecycle
May 12, 2025

The USGBC has unveiled LEED v5, the latest in sustainable building certification, emphasizing decarbonization and energy efficiency across a building’s full lifecycle.


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OPTIM-R E

Kingspan Insulation North America Launches OPTIM-R E

The industry’s only encapsulated vacuum insulation panel
April 28, 2025

The next evolution of Kingspan’s vacuum-insulated roofing system achieves optimum thermal performance in tight spaces without increasing roof height.


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Recent Trends in the Steel Window and Door Industry

How the steel window and door industry is evolving to meet the diverse and changing needs of architects
Brian Whalen
April 23, 2025

The steel window and door industry is experiencing dynamic shifts driven by evolving architectural preferences, advancements in technology, and changing consumer demands. This article explores the latest trends shaping the industry.


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