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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. by Paul Shipp PhD, P.E.

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

	Addressing IAQ Good indoor air quality creates healthier and happier building occupants. by Stan Gatland

	A “STEP” Forward Steel and EPS foam wall system garner attention in green building. by Andy Claypole

	Improve relationships Interaction between HVAC and building enclosure design is the secret to maximizing energy efficiency. by Jim Anderson

	LEED Platinum Pays Dividends Michigan builder achieves celebrity status with LEED Platinum home using ICFs and SIPs. by Jay McNally

	High-Performance Cladding? Defining the four Ds of exterior design. by Mark Fowler

	Cool Roofing News/Product Roundup Welcome to Cool Roofing, Spring 2008, a special section in Environmental Design + Construction, Roofing Contractor and Sustainable Facility magazines.

	Playing the Green Card Metro Health Hospital Foundation in Grand Rapids, Mich., has hired Sustainable Research Group (SRG) to conduct a three-year study of the green roof system and engineered bioswales in the parking lot at its new hospital in Wyoming, Mich. by Tom Watts

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