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A Breakdown of Air Leakage Testing in LEED v5 BD+C

A building that leaks air wastes energy, struggles to maintain comfort, and accumulates moisture in ways that can undermine the envelope's long-term durability
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Daniel Overbey
June 29, 2026

For most of LEED's history, systematic field testing of air leakage was optional – something advanced teams did voluntarily, not something the rating system demanded.


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How Air Barriers Support Healthier Indoor Air

The First Line of Defense
Dr. Anna O'Donovan
June 26, 2026

The case for air barriers in healthy building design rests on thinking about the envelope as a system rather than a collection of individual layers.


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Drained and Back-Ventilated Rainscreens vs Pressurized-Equalized Rainscreens

Rainscreens are an integral part of modern building envelopes. These marvels of engineering science improve performance by reducing moisture and enhancing durability and energy efficiency. But not all rainscreens are created equal.
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David Hohenstern
June 1, 2026

Drained or pressure-equalized? The difference goes beyond terminology. Discover how each rainscreen approach manages water, impacts performance, and influences smarter façade design decisions.


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Sto Corp. Appoints Nicolas Gosselin as General Manager for Sto Canada

Gosselin brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction materials industry, with a proven track record in leadership, operational excellence, and revenue growth
May 19, 2026

Sto Corp. has appointed Nicolas (Nick) Gosselin as General Manager, Sto Canada, effective March 30, 2026. He will be based in Toronto.


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ABAA Conference Sets Attendance Record in 2026

ABAA conference in Minneapolis highlighted air barrier training, WUFI research and standards workup
May 13, 2026

Record attendance and hands-on training drove momentum at the 2026 ABAA conference event nationwide.


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ABAA Air Barrier Conference Returns to Minneapolis

Two-day annual event delivers airtightness, air barrier training for contractors, designers in Minnesota.
April 12, 2026

Two-day annual event delivers airtightness, air barrier training for contractors, designers in Minnesota.


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Sto Corp. Expands StoVentec Fiber Cement Color Collections with New Mezzo Options

The expanded offering now includes three curated color collections and 17 total color options, giving architects and designers greater flexibility when creating distinctive façade designs
March 17, 2026

Sto Corp. announced the expansion of its StoVentec Fiber Cement Rainscreen System color palette with the addition of the Mezzo collection.


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Integrating Firestopping with Air Barrier Systems

Closing the Gaps at the Building Envelope
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Vicky Visavale
February 9, 2026

Integrating firestopping with air barrier systems is no longer an optional “best practice”- it is a necessity for the modern, high-performance educational building.


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TYPAR to Showcase Weather Protection Product Innovations at IBS 2026

FlangeFlash, named a finalist for the Best of IBS Awards, headlines comprehensive residential and commercial weather-protection lineup
February 5, 2026

TYPAR, a Magnera Brand, will spotlight its latest advancements in building-envelope performance at the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS), Feb. 17–19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.


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High-Performance Structural Sheathing Panel

OX Engineered Products’ ThermoPLY
January 7, 2026

OX Engineered Products’ ThermoPLY is a high-performance structural sheathing panel that combines strength, a lightweight design, and built-in weather protection into one product. 


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EVENTS

Webinar BE University

8/26/25 to 8/26/26
Contact: Demi

Future-Proofing Buildings with Whole-Building AWBs

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

On-Demand The session will also examine various roof and wall assemblies, supported by lab tests and real-world data. Finally, we'll cover essential quality assurance protocols, including building enclosure commissioning and whole building airtightness testing, to ensure your designs perform as intended.

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Webinar BE University

12/9/25 to 12/9/26
Contact: Demi

Key Factors for Enclosure Resilience: Heat, UV, Water, and Air Performance.

On-Demand The session will also examine various roof and wall assemblies, supported by lab tests and real-world data. Finally, we'll cover essential quality assurance protocols, including building enclosure commissioning and whole building airtightness testing, to ensure your designs perform as intended.

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Webinar BE University

5/5/26 to 5/5/27
Contact: Demi

Roof Design Enhancements to Optimize Roof System Performance

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

On-Demand In this webinar, Mark S. Graham, NRCA's vice president, technical services, will review cost effective measures than can enhance and optimize roof system performance. Topics to be addressed include roof decks, air- and vapor retarders, insulation, roof coverings and roof maintenance.

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6/9/26 to 6/9/27
Contact: Demi

Critical Transitions: Achieving Air Barrier Continuity

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

This course will review best practices for detailing critical transitions such as roof-to-wall and wall to below-grade connections, where discontinuities often lead to failures. Special attention will be given to vapor permeable air barrier systems and their ability to maintain airtightness while supporting drying potential within the assemblies.

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Sponsored Webinar BE University

7/30/26 to 7/30/27
Contact: Demi

Pushing the Envelope - Going Beyond Conceptual Design

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

The focus of this presentation is to dive deeper, beyond the concept, and into proper building envelope design.

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Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

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

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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