The Winter 2021 edition of Building Enclosure features a look at some new climate regulations included in the 2021 energy codes and what those regulations could mean for building products. We also discuss other aspects of commercial buildings such as resiliency and electronic leak detection.Â
This course will explain the importance of each of these questions and offer actionable insights into roof system design that can maximize solar output and provide long-term performance of the roof system that can outlast the life expectancy of the PV arrays.
Historically, architects and other designers have often called for a flood test to be carried out on horizontal waterproofing systems when the membrane is under a green roof, wear-course or topping slab where direct inspection of the roof membrane is difficult or impossible
From a historic hurricane and wildfire season to unprecedented social distancing efforts in commercial buildings, extreme conditions pose challenges when it comes to designing resilient, high-performing commercial enclosures—particularly commercial rooftops
From initial construction to eventual renovation or replacement, every building uses energy, water, and raw materials while generating waste and atmospheric emissions throughout its life cycle
When it comes to assessing the impact of low-impact development and green infrastructure practices, site development teams are frequently asked to determine the percentile of rainfall events that can be managed by the site development solution
The energy efficiency of buildings is the main goal of these code changes, with the hope that the efficiency of all buildings (residential and commercial) will rise by about 10 percent