The days of designing the look of a building and "figuring out the details later" are over. The demands of energy efficiency and fire safety require a holistic, integrated approach.
Features Tubelite curtain wall and entrances finished by Linetec, plus Viracon glass and thermal spacer
January 12, 2026
After a comprehensive renovation, the Marshall N. White Community Center, a two-story, 68,000-square-foot building honors its namesake’s legacy and offers a vibrant hub with a wide range of recreational, educational and social programs for all ages.
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.
The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.
So, what is the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature? Once your building is designed and constructed, this becomes the key question. You want to design for the design summer and winter conditions.
Understanding the energy code requirements and how to properly calculate the fenestration U-factors is an important skill to develop to inform the building-enclosure design