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Plaza Insulates Cold Balconies from Warm Slabs

January 18, 2021

The design team, consisting of ZGF Cotter Architects, Fast + Epp structural engineers, and ITC Construction Group, paid close attention to energy-saving measures at the building envelope to minimize costs and carbon footprint, and improve occupant comfort

Analyzing the New 2021 Energy Codes and Beyond

Lindsay Lewis

January 14, 2021

The energy efficiency of buildings is the main goal of these code changes, with the hope that the efficiency of all buildings (residential and commercial) will rise by about 10 percent

New Insulation Reduces Embodied Carbon and Supports Sustainable Buildings

FOAMULAR NGX (Next Generation Extruded)

January 11, 2021

Developed by Owens Corning, the latest innovation in extruded polystyrene insulation contains a proprietary blowing agent that completely eliminates HFC 134a. FOAMULAR NGX delivers a 90% reduction in blowing agent GWP compared to legacy FOAMULAR insulation.

Preventing Radon Infiltration in Commercial Facilities

Six Steps to Using Closed Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam

Maxime Duzyk

December 18, 2020

Despite the risk of Radon accumulation in commercial and institutional buildings, there are solutions available to both test for, and to prevent the infiltration of, Radon in these structures

Versatile Stone Wool Rigid Insulation Boards an Ideal Solution with Multiple Applications

Ryan Martin

November 25, 2020

Education and awareness of the need for greater energy efficiency have moved the needle for higher performance building envelopes prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value, air tightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control and more

Spray Foam Insulation

HandiFoam

November 23, 2020

ICP Building Solutions Group announced the launch of HandiFoam E84 Low GWP, a new, improved performance formulation of the spray foam insulation solution trusted by professionals everywhere.

New Climate Regulations Spell Changes for Building Products

Every Building Impacts the Environment in both Direct and Indirect Ways

Justin Koscher

Walter Reiter

November 11, 2020

From initial construction to eventual renovation or replacement, every building uses energy, water, and raw materials while generating waste and atmospheric emissions throughout its life cycle

Designing Charter School Brings Sets of Challenges

October 12, 2020

Architects saw two great challenges when they set about designing Grand Concourse Academy Charter School. One, they needed to make the school stand out. And two, they had to design a building that would stand up to the elements

Thermal Isolator Clip

September 14, 2020

Supporting cost-effective, energy-efficient, sustainable, high-performance building envelopes, Technoform introduces its thermal isolator clip for buildings with continuous insulation systems.

Sheet Metal Supply Moving Into New, Larger Fabricating Facility

July 17, 2020

Sheet Metal Supply, a leading fabricator and supplier of formed perimeter edge materials and processed coil and flat stock for more than 25 years, moved its operation into a new and larger facility in Grayslake, Ill.Sheet Metal Supply, a leading fabricator and supplier of formed perimeter edge materials and processed coil and flat stock for more than 25 years, moved its operation into a new and larger facility in Grayslake, Ill.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

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.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

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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Plaza Insulates Cold Balconies from Warm Slabs

Analyzing the New 2021 Energy Codes and Beyond

New Insulation Reduces Embodied Carbon and Supports Sustainable Buildings

Preventing Radon Infiltration in Commercial Facilities

Versatile Stone Wool Rigid Insulation Boards an Ideal Solution with Multiple Applications

Spray Foam Insulation

New Climate Regulations Spell Changes for Building Products

Designing Charter School Brings Sets of Challenges

Thermal Isolator Clip

Sheet Metal Supply Moving Into New, Larger Fabricating Facility

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