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Welcome to High-Performance Building Envelopes, a special section of Environmental Design + Construction magazine in collaboration with our sister publication Walls & Ceilings.

A building’s envelope — including wall systems, roof components, windows and insulation — can be specified to optimize performance. Effectively integrating these components, as demonstrated on the following pages, can result in a more efficient and sustainable building

Mold-Resistant Gypsum Offers Secondary Protection
A new generation of products helps prevent spores when moisture intrudes.

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Energy-Saving Alternatives
ENERGY STAR’s new glass performance standards recognize superior energy-saving alternatives to generic low-e glass.

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Tamarac, Fla. — Arch Aluminum & Glass’ informational website for glazing and extruded aluminum systems has been re-launched to reflect the latest changes to the LEED Green Building Rating System.

Brickmould 600 New Construction Product Line


Parkersburg, W.Va. — Simonton Windows, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of vinyl windows and doors, has introduced Brickmould 600 — a new addition to the company’s popular Simonton ProFinish new construction product line.

Learning to Work with Insulated Concrete Forms
A Kentucky school district turns to insulated concrete forms for energy-efficient elementary school.

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Restroom Products Keep Performance High, Water Usage Low
Emerging standards for high-efficiency toilets and urinals may ease the minds of specifiers, who need to substantiate the effectiveness of low-consumption plumbing products.

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Carpet Backing for Hospitality, Residential Markets


Dalton, Ga. — EnviroCel, from Universal Textile Technologies, is a high-performance, sustainable polyurethane carpet backing system designed specifically for the various installation and performance requirements of hospitality and high-end residential use, the company reports.

Solar Module Gains Greater Efficiency Listing for California Market


Burnaby, B.C. — Day4 Energy Inc.’s Day4 48 MC modules have been ranked within the top 5 percent of the most efficient crystalline silicon products that qualify for the California Solar Initiative rebate program, the company reports.

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Luxury Hotel Seeks LEED Platinum
Greensboro, N.C. — Built to use 40 percent less energy and 30 percent less water than a comparable hotel, the recently opened Proximity Hotel is an upscale hotel constructed to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

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