Ed Klonowski

Ed Klonowski is a Senior Product Manager at Amrize Building Envelope with a background in physics and mechanical engineering. He has been with Amrize Building Envelope since 2016 filling product management roles for polyiso insulation, spray foam insulation, roof coatings, and liquid applied waterproofing. Ed has spent the last four years leading the coatings group for Gaco and its sub-brands.

How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

Building Better Enclosures

Ed Klonowski

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.

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.

Ed Klonowski

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How Modern Building Envelope Materials Support New Code Requirements

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