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High-Performance Building Envelopes

If it's a part of the building envelope - including wall systems, roof components, windows, insulation or what have you - it's here.

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Air Barriers: Beneficial or Just Hot Air?

What to know regarding the form, function and benefits of an air barrier in the design, engineering and construction market.
May 01, 2012

Air barriers have recently been identified as one of several effective and viable solutions toward better high-performance buildings. 


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Blueprint for America’s Energy Future

A radiant slab system with 42 miles of PEX tubing, combine to create a first-of-its-kind office building that demonstrates ways to build a more sustainable, carbon-neutral workplace environment.
January 05, 2012

 

Energy-efficient is a term that long ago became a part of the language used by building owners and contractors to describe residential and commercial structures and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems that outperform the industry average.


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2010 Design & Build with FSC Award Winners

In anticipation of this year’s competition, we take a look back at the winners announced at last year’s Greenbuild.
October 03, 2011

The Design & Build with FSC Award honors designers and builders who are committed to using FSC-certified wood and creating a marketplace that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically prosperous forest management.


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LEEDing the Way with Metal Mesh Facades

July 11, 2011
In the ever-growing multitude of green building products available in today’s market, one material that doesn’t always come straight to mind is stainless steel.
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Consider Window Film First

Facility managers tend to look at window film as a last resort, when it should be one of the first options considered for saving money, reducing energy, and protecting occupants and interiors.
July 05, 2011
Facility managers tend to look at window film as a last resort, when it should be one of the first options considered for saving money, reducing energy, and protecting occupants and interiors.
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A Bright Idea

Idea House is a test bed for new ideas in sustainable architecture within a tropical setting.
July 05, 2011
Idea House is a test bed for new ideas in sustainable architecture within a tropical setting.
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How to Green a Community Resource

A green roof, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, and low-E windows are small changes that contribute to the sustainability of the Powerhouse at Mill Pond Park.
July 05, 2011
A green roof, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, and low-E windows are small changes that contribute to the sustainability of the Powerhouse at Mill Pond Park.
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Pearl of Wisdom

The Pearl’s unique design optimizes passive solar collection year round while offering occupants
July 05, 2011
The Pearl’s unique design optimizes passive solar collection year round while offering occupants safety and comfort.
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Finding the Right Fit

How to choose the best building envelope for your site.
June 30, 2011
How to choose the best building envelope for your site.
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Old Mills New Lives

Adaptive reuse and whole-building recycling transforms the early American industrial legacy into a green future.
June 16, 2011
Historic mills dot the landscape of the American Northeast and serve as a reminder of manufacturing past. Some were shuttered when companies relocated production facilities, and others simply stopped producing goods that suited our needs.
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EVENTS

Advanced Building Envelope Solutions

03/15/11
Contact: Jamie Tunison
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

 

A high-performance building envelope is integral to increasing the sustainability of commercial and residential structures - both new construction and retrofit. The results of decades of R&D are now in the marketplace for you to use to enhance energy efficiency, durability and speed of construction while lowering the overall cost of ownership and lessening environmental impact of your project. Read More

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