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Articles Tagged with ''building envelope design''

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The Role of Certified HVAC Filtration in Achieving Healthy Indoor Air in Sealed Buildings

When Smoke Gets In
Dr. Anna O'Donovan
December 24, 2025

A Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly HVAC filter, tested to rigorous scientific standards, provides a validated approach to capturing airborne allergens and fine particles, helping maintain cleaner indoor air even when outdoor conditions are challenging.


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Design-Assist Transforms Complexity into Innovation

The conventional Design-Bid-Build method offers clean lines of responsibility and works best for straightforward projects with prescriptive specifications
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Troy Hein
December 22, 2025

While multiple project delivery methods exist, two of the most popular approaches in use today are Design-Bid-Build and Design-Assist. 


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Elevate Announces Nevin Holly as New President

With more than 25 years of experience spanning the building products and commercial roofing sectors, Nevin brings a deep understanding of customer needs and the evolving commercial roofing landscape
December 17, 2025

Elevate, a leader in commercial roofing and building products for 45 years, announced Nevin Holly has joined as President.


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Cold-Climate Moisture Failures Aren’t Material Problems, They’re System Problems

The issue isn’t the enclosure’s tightness—it’s pairing a modern building shell with an outdated ventilation strategy and no operating guidance
Joseph Goley Jeremy Nihiser
December 17, 2025

Moisture failures in cold climates rarely start with the materials themselves. Foam and fiberglass can fail, but in practice the bigger issue is how the building operates as a system.


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How Certified Insulation and Wall Systems Work Together to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Today’s best envelope systems leverage certified, low-emission insulation to support energy efficiency and better indoor air
Dr. Anna O'Donovan
December 5, 2025

This article explores how properly designed wall systems can reduce airborne particulates, improve thermal continuity, minimise condensation risk, and contribute to healthier indoor environments across seasons.


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Building Composites LLC Announces New Project Manager to Lead Company’s Next Chapter

Mykah Eichie assumes role following company veteran’s retirement
December 2, 2025

Building Composites, an innovator in structural composite exterior building skin systems, announced the appointment of Mykah Eichie as project manager.


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Daylighting Design Supports Fitness Activities

Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine
November 26, 2025

To design a space conducive for play and exercise, the project team knew the facility’s interior must deliver abundant access to beneficial natural light.


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Smart Facade Technologies for Commercial Buildings

Building Envelope as an Energy Generator
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Rose Morrison
November 24, 2025

As codes tighten, net-zero goals accelerate and operational costs continue to rise. Architects and engineers are turning to advanced shell systems that produce electricity and enhance resilience.


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LRS Architects Designs Three Affordable Housing Projects in Central Oregon

LRS provided architecture and interior design services, land use planning, and related services for all three projects, each of which is designed to meet rigorous sustainable design certification standards
November 17, 2025

LRS Architects announced the groundbreakings of three affordable housing communities designed by the firm across Central Oregon – Wickiup Station Apartments in La Pine, Nine Peaks in Bend, and Trinity Place in Sisters.


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DuPont Expands ArmorWall System with ArmorDry Exterior Drainage Mat for Lath-Based Claddings

New drainage solution for commercial exterior claddings advances building envelope performance with improved moisture management
November 6, 2025

DuPont Performance Building Solutions announced the release of the DuPont ArmorDry Exterior Drainage Mat, a new product for use behind lath-based commercial exterior claddings.


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