Glenn Piotrowski Architect opted to use insulated metal panels (IMPs) on both buildings due to their design flexibility and thermal efficiency benefits. 31,000 square-feet of IMPs Installed by Frost Building Systems, Inc. gave the building a sleek, modern aesthetic.
Indoor air quality and energy efficiency are critical considerations in building design as more people become aware of their impact on health and productivity. They’re also intricately linked — a well-sealed structure with effective ventilation maintains fresh air and minimizes electricity waste.
The development’s fossil-fuel-free design is expected to use 46 percent less energy and emit 33 percent fewer greenhouse gases than a typical gas-fired multifamily structure. The energy efficient design, including heat pumps and energy recovery systems, will save 177 metric tons of avoided greenhouse gas emissions each year.
Schools across the country are rapidly switching to solar power to meet their energy needs while gaining significant cost-savings, boosting climate resilience, and supporting workforce development, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180.
Bjelin’s parent company, Pervanovo Invest AB, is involved in the BIOBUILD project, with the aim to provide thermal solutions for energy-efficient buildings using fully bio-based building materials.
Solarban glass, one of the earliest coated energy-efficient glass brands, has driven the sustainable building movement with significant energy savings and transparency. This has enabled architects and designers to achieve and exceed eco-friendly design goals.
Following the move into a new and energy efficient facility and investing in state-of-the-art equipment, Sheet Metal Supply (SMS) has recently flipped the switch to operating 100 percent on solar power.
As part of supporting a healthy community, the project prioritized sustainable design, green building materials and energy efficient systems, to earn LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) issued the 2024 Moving Forward Report, a two-part report focused on recommendations to ensure access to clean water and sanitation and to promote housing affordability.
Occasionally, I hear contrasting—at times, even incompatible—notions about the United State's energy consumption. Word-of-mouth can allow talking points to take on lives of their own and data trends change over time. What does current data offer in terms of the U.S. energy sector?