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How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

Building Better Enclosures
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Ed Klonowski
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Smitha Jayaraman
January 7, 2026

Both ASHRAE 90.1-2022 and the 2024 IECC are published and available for adoption. Adoption will vary by region, but the direction is clear: expectations for tighter, more resilient building envelopes continue to rise as more municipalities move toward these standards into 2026.


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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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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The issue isn’t the enclosure’s tightness—it’s pairing a modern building shell with an outdated ventilation strategy and no operating guidance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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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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Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification

Knauf Insulation Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Across Full Portfolio of Products

Entire portfolio of Knauf Performance+ Insulation now Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly, supporting better indoor air quality
October 13, 2025

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited announced that the entire Knauf Performance+ portfolio of residential and commercial insulation products have earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification.


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Kingspan Rebrands Expanded Polystyrene Line

New brand structure simplifies product selection across roofing, wall, and structural insulation applications
August 27, 2025

Kingspan Insulation North America, a leading manufacturer of advanced insulation products, has rebranded its expanded polystyrene (EPS) product line under new unified names that simplify product selection.


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Enverge Expands Footprint with Canadian Market Launch of 1860 CDN Closed-Cell Spray Foam

New 1860 CDN™ Closed-Cell Spray Foam Provides Superior Energy Efficiency and Performance, Compliant with Regulations in Canada
August 20, 2025

Enverge, a leading innovator in spray foam insulation solutions, is proud to announce its expansion into Canada and launch the all-new 1860 CDN™, bringing advanced insulation to Canadian builders, contractors, and homeowners.


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Meet America's Best Insulation Contractors at ICAA 2025

This year's show locates to the Orlando area, where contractors and family can relax and enjoy the early part of the fall.
August 15, 2025

This year's show locates to the Orlando area, where contractors and family can relax and enjoy the early part of the fall.


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Eco-friendly Insulation Solution

Eco-friendly Insulation Solution from Rhino Lining

This eco-friendly insulation solution is perfect for walls, ceilings, roof decks, crawlspaces, and hard-to-reach areas across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
August 14, 2025

This eco-friendly insulation solution is perfect for walls, ceilings, roof decks, crawlspaces, and hard-to-reach areas across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.


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