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Articles Tagged with ''building performance''

ThermaZee

Rainscreen Girt that Reduces Thermal Bridging

October 16, 2020
Knight Wall Systems announced the launch of ThermaZee, a new, simple, rainscreen girt that reduces thermal bridging, with thermal performance values over 90 percent effective, dramatically increasing the rainscreen wall assembly performance.
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IIBEC

RCI Inc. is Rebranding

March 18, 2019
The change, approved by its membership after extensive study, brand assessment, and industrywide feedback, will align the association’s name and brand with its purpose and strategy heading into the future.
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KarrierPanels

Technologically-Advanced Metal Panel Insulation

QuadCore Technology Now Offered for KarrierPanels
February 22, 2019
Kingspan announced that its KarrierPanels can now be equipped with QuadCore Technology, Kingspan’s next generation self-blended hybrid insulation core.
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Space Needle

High Thermal Performing Observation Deck Renovation

December 12, 2018
The Space Needle revealed its newly renovated observation decks and celebrated a milestone in its "Century Project," a multi-year, privately funded, $100 million effort to preserve and enhance the visitor experience for the next 50 years
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QuadCore™ Technology

Technologically-Advanced Metal Panel Insulation

QuadCore Technology
June 11, 2018
Kingspan metal panel insulation core delivers the ultimate in thermal performance, fire protection and health & wellness – backed by an industry-first 30-year thermal warranty.
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One World Trade Center

A System Performance Approach to Building Enclosures

When Everything Works Together, You Get a Building That Works
bert slone
Bert Slone
angie ogino
Angie Ogino
April 9, 2018
Like a hive in nature, different elements of the building’s design and construction rely on each other
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Manor High School

Choosing Insulation for Masonry Cavity Walls

Learning from the Ancient Greeks
Nicole Richards
Nicole Richard
March 16, 2018
The role insulation plays in a masonry cavity wall’s performance, and factors to consider when choosing insulation
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Breaking News

Sessions at RCI to Compare Energy Efficient Roofs

March 5, 2018
ARMA’s educational sessions at RCI to examine eight years of data comparing the energy efficiency of reflective and highly-insulated low slope roofing systems.
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Design Diagrams

Five Diagrams Every Design Team Should Know

daniel overbey
Daniel Overbey
February 7, 2018
The following are five diagrams that frequently work their way into slide decks about green building design and construction
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EXtech

Center Features Custom Sunscreen and Translucent Façades

August 30, 2017
Provides high thermal performance, aesthetic accents and light diffusion
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On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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