Items Tagged with 'energy efficiency'

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Smarter, Stronger, More Efficient

How Next-Gen Materials Are Transforming Building Envelope Performance

Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.
Alex Barrego is a senior product manager at PrimeSource Building Products
Alex Barrego
July 15, 2025
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Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.
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Air Barriers

Air Barriers' Impact on Energy Use in a Building

Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Laverne Dalgleish
July 7, 2025
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Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
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Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
Brian Nelson is general manager of Knight Wall Systems
Brian Nelson
July 3, 2025
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Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.
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Insulated Metal Panels: Where Science and Art Converge

Insulated metal panels offer fusion of cutting-edge performance and bold design versatility, empowering architects to create energy-efficient buildings with standout style.
Karim Muri is vice president of marketing services and strategy development for Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
Karim Muri
June 10, 2025
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Insulated metal panels offer fusion of cutting-edge performance and bold design versatility, empowering architects to create energy-efficient buildings with standout style.
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EVENTS

Webinar

10/24/24 to 10/24/25
Contact: Demi

Polyiso CI: The Next Generation Air & Water Barrier Solution

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

On Demand This webinar will educate attendees about building longevity and sustainability, and how these concepts make buildings more energy-efficient.

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Webinar

12/3/24 to 12/3/25
Contact: Demi

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 PDH, LA CES/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance.

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