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Systems that minimize the burden on the environment conserve energy and extend the life span of the structure.
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Reducing the Embedded and Operational Carbon in Precast

PODCAST: Reducing the Embedded and Operational Carbon in Precast

September 24, 2023

Building Enclosure was recently joined by Blake Johnson, Commercial Director for Knife River's Prestress Division, and Melissa Verwest, Regional Sustainability Engineer for Knife River Northwest. Blake and Melissa are here to discuss reducing the embedded and operational carbon in precast.


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Embodied Carbon Impact of Enclosure Materials

Kirsten Smith Adam Ugliuzza
September 8, 2023

Enclosure materials influence embodied carbon goals. This means that selecting and designing for low-carbon enclosure materials is important for reducing the overall embodied carbon impact of the building. It is important to note that using heavier enclosure assemblies may require additional structural support, increasing the embodied carbon associated with the building structure.


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Which Trees Are Best for Carbon Sequestration?

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Daniel Overbey
September 1, 2023

Carbon sequestration by trees helps to mitigate atmospheric carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas (GHG). Tree-rich ecosystems serve as "carbon sinks" by absorbing more carbon than they release, which could potentially help offset the carbon emissions from human activities such as using fossil fuel-based energy resources for building construction and operation. 


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Using Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature to Gauge Thermal Safety

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Daniel Overbey
July 27, 2023

Although both wet-bulb globe temperature and Heat Index take into consideration dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity, Heat Index is calculated specifically for outdoor shaded areas and does not consider conductive heat transfer from wind speed or the heat stress added by direct sun exposure.  


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Insulated Metal Panels: Where Versatility Meets Performance

Karim Muri
July 25, 2023

IMPs consist of an outer skin that serves as either metal wall siding or metal roofing, and an inner face that serves as a metal interior finish or liner, with insulation sandwiched between these metal skins.


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Energy Costs are Driving Efficient Designs to Approach Net Zero for Schools

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Ryan Strandquest
June 5, 2023

Driven by rising energy costs, government mandates, long-term cost savings, and simply doing the right thing for future generations, schools are increasingly turning to engineers and architects to move towards net zero energy consumption.


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PODCAST: NIBS’ 2022 Moving Forward Report

May 25, 2023

Building Enclosure was recently joined by Brian Pallasch, EVP/CEO, IBBEC. Brian sat down with us to talk about the Moving Forward report. Each year, The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council publishes the Moving Forward Report to investigate critical challenges facing the building industry.


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Eight Ways to Prioritize Reducing Embodied Carbon in Buildings

Emily Newton
Emily Newton
May 24, 2023

Pressure is mounting for the building and construction industry to become more sustainable. Designing more energy-efficient buildings is part of that, but reducing embodied carbon is a more pressing — and often challenging — issue.


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State-by-State Energy Codes in Context

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Daniel Overbey
May 22, 2023

According to the latest determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Energy, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 would achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial buildings compared to the previous edition (2016) of the standard.


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View Our Spring 2023 eMagazine

May 12, 2023

Browse our articles to read about topics such as reducing carbon in precast wall systems, achieving the proper airtightness of buildings, and how metal roofs are leading the way toward energy efficiency.


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