Brent Trenga

Brent Trenga, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP is Building Technology Director for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America. His background as an architect, construction manager, developer and project owner give him a unique perspective on all facets of the construction industry. Trenga leads Kingspan North America’s material health and transparency program and Kingspan’s North American NZE 2020 program, while collaborating with the company’s global healthy building team. Trenga can be contacted by email at brent.trenga@kingspan.com.

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Retrofits in the U.S. are Key to Reducing CO2 Emissions

Brent Trenga

December 20, 2023

A new study revealed that U.S. emissions from the built environment have increased by 3 percent in the last decade - a trend that looks set to continue. Research by 3Keel and Kingspan found that reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from buildings are reversing in the U.S.

New Report Shows Building Retrofits are Lagging in the Effort to Decarbonizing the Built Environment

Brent Trenga

February 17, 2023

In the fight against the impacts of climate change, evolving building codes, performance standards and building practices are being utilized to improve sustainability, resiliency and efficiency—all key components in trying to meet the goals of the Paris Accord and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

Exploring Embodied Carbon Levels in Building Envelope Options

Brent Trenga

February 22, 2021

The study compares different wall systems and their impact on embodied carbon to help building owners and architects make more informed materials selection

Mitigating Climate Change

Increasing Resiliency in the Built Environment

Brent Trenga

January 2, 2019

A massive report on climate change, the Fourth National Climate Assessment, published in November, emphasizes the threats posed by climate change and the impacts U.S. residents will see if no action is taken

The Fight Against Climate Change

Taking Aim Against Carbon

Brent Trenga

October 15, 2018

The issue of carbon was front and center at the recent Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, which highlighted several initiatives aimed at carbon reduction

Adapt to Stretch and Reach Codes

The Next Step for the Building and Construction Industry

Brent Trenga

August 20, 2018

The industry has taken steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, but leaders should be ready to take these efforts further.

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.

Brent Trenga

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Retrofits in the U.S. are Key to Reducing CO2 Emissions

New Report Shows Building Retrofits are Lagging in the Effort to Decarbonizing the Built Environment

Exploring Embodied Carbon Levels in Building Envelope Options

Mitigating Climate Change

The Fight Against Climate Change

Adapt to Stretch and Reach Codes

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