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Articles Tagged with ''U-factor''

2Life Opus, Newton, MA - THERMAZEE

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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Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center exterior

Revitalizing a Landmark: Utah’s Marshall N. White Community Center

Features Tubelite curtain wall and entrances finished by Linetec, plus Viracon glass and thermal spacer
January 12, 2026

After a comprehensive renovation, the Marshall N. White Community Center, a two-story, 68,000-square-foot building honors its namesake’s legacy and offers a vibrant hub with a wide range of recreational, educational and social programs for all ages.


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66 Galen, a Guardian Glass Commercial Project Award winner

Managing Light by Using Glass Fins

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December 19, 2025

66 Galen Street in Watertown, MA, is a testament to modern architectural ingenuity and collaborative excellence.


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Integrated structural insulated sheathing may be the future of streamlined, energy-efficient design

Thermal-Bridge-Free Smart Façades That Achieve ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance

Beyond CI Alone
Fred Chacon
November 21, 2025

Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.


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Technoform Showcases High-Performance Solutions for Glass and Fenestration Systems at GlassBuild America

In-booth cocktail reception, Wed., Nov. 5, 2-4 p.m.
October 30, 2025

Technoform North America showcases its high-performance solutions for insulating glass and fenestration systems at GlassBuild America in booth #29013.


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Evaluating High Thermally Performing Hybrid Curtain Wall Systems

No Track Record? No Problem
Sophia Salah Michael J. Louis P.E.
August 1, 2025

The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.


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FGIA Updates Guidelines for the Reduction of Thermal Stress Instances for Window Glass Products

IGMA TM-1500-25
April 7, 2025

IGMA TM-1500-25, Guidelines to Reduce Instances of Thermal Stress, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. 


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The Cost of Building Enclosure Heat Loss

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Daniel Overbey
February 28, 2025

So, what is the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature? Once your building is designed and constructed, this becomes the key question. You want to design for the design summer and winter conditions.


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New Kingspan White Paper Examines Nuances of Thermal Testing for Insulated Metal Panels

August 11, 2021
Analysis provides recommendations for architects & specifiers looking to compare thermal performance between products.
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Navigating Fenestration U-Factors

Properly Calculating Fenestration U-Factors is Important to Building Enclosure Design
Scott A. Tomlinson, P.E. Mary Arntzen, P.E.
March 11, 2021
Understanding the energy code requirements and how to properly calculate the fenestration U-factors is an important skill to develop to inform the building-enclosure design
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