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Building exterior including roofing and waterproofing systems as well as wall systems, cladding, windows, and foundations.

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3 Civic Plaza

Plaza Insulates Cold Balconies from Warm Slabs

January 18, 2021
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The design team, consisting of ZGF Cotter Architects, Fast + Epp structural engineers, and ITC Construction Group, paid close attention to energy-saving measures at the building envelope to minimize costs and carbon footprint, and improve occupant comfort
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Geotechnical Polyurethanes

Rehabilitating Soils Post Construction Using Geotechnical Polyurethanes

Innovations in Renovations
December 25, 2020
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When buildings are renovated, improvements can be limited by the original building design or the techniques used in the initial construction or past renovations
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The Important Role the Building Safety Industry Has in Society During the Pandemic and Beyond

Dominic Sims
December 21, 2020
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Learning from our current landscape and the stress the pandemic has forced on our infrastructure, it has become abundantly clear that society must put a greater emphasis on the task of strengthening our buildings, both residential and commercial, to create safe and structurally strong communities
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Rooftops, Resiliency and Performance in the Extreme

Tiffany Coppock
December 16, 2020
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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
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Riesinger

Versatile Stone Wool Rigid Insulation Boards an Ideal Solution with Multiple Applications

Ryan Martin
November 25, 2020
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Education and awareness of the need for greater energy efficiency have moved the needle for higher performance building envelopes prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value, air tightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control and more
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sunshades

The Benefits of Sunshades for the Building Enclosure

Daniel Shields
November 20, 2020
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Sunshades are an integral factor in enhancing not only the aesthetic of a building, but also its efficiency and sustainability
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Inova

Putting an Energy-Efficient Stamp On the Building Envelope

Thomas Renner
October 16, 2020
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With an increased emphasis on protecting natural resources, architects are working hard at finding innovative solutions
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IWR North America

American Made, Sustainability Among Popular Trends with Building Enclosures

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Michael Smalley
September 16, 2020
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One of the current trends is due to the subject that has dominated headlines for all of 2020, COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, the world is changing. Importing products from across the world is an idea that is leaving companies hesitant and concerned
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Technoform

Thermal Isolator Clip

September 14, 2020
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Supporting cost-effective, energy-efficient, sustainable, high-performance building envelopes, Technoform introduces its thermal isolator clip for buildings with continuous insulation systems.
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Rockfon

Headquarters Enhances Experience in a Sustainable Space with Ceiling Systems

August 31, 2020
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Focused on enhancing the staff's experience in an attractive, healthy and productive workplace, the building also is designed to achieve both the USGBC's LEED Gold certification and the International WELL Building Institute's certification
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July 14, 2020

Performance Analysis of Aged TPO Membranes

This webinar will evaluate the performance and ability to repair field-aged TPO roof membranes, review in-service performance of TPO roof membranes in various climates throughout the U.S., and assess tools to determine when it is appropriate to specify TPO roof membranes.
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The Fall 2020 edition of Building Enclosure features a look at how COVID-19 has affected the architecture industry and continuing education units covering TPO roofs and cold storage roofing solutions.
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