Thermal Performance of Spandrel Assemblies in Glazed Wall Systems: Phase 1
This study looks at the level of mould growth in wood-framed buildings constructed in coastal climates, particularly on the roof sheathing of ventilated attics. It includes those buildings that fully ...
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Challenges and opportunities in quantitative aerial thermography of building envelopes
This study aimed to use external quantitative infrared thermography (IRT) to estimate effective U-value of opaque building envelopes (considering the effect of thermal bridging sources) of a conditioned at-scale structure ...
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Thermal and Hygrothermal Modelling in Deep Energy Retrofit of Heritage Buildings
This study looks at the level of mould growth in wood-framed buildings constructed in coastal climates, particularly on the roof sheathing of ventilated attics. It includes those buildings that fully ...
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Infrared Thermography for Quantitative Thermal Performance Assessment of Wood-Framed Building Envelopes in Canada
This study aimed to use external quantitative infrared thermography (IRT) to estimate effective U-value of opaque building envelopes (considering the effect of thermal bridging sources) of a conditioned at-scale structure ...
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Considerations for Exterior and Split Insulated Net-Zero Energy Ready Wall Systems
With pressing concerns over climate change, government authorities across Canada are implementing tougher energy code requirements across numerous sectors to curb our greenhouse gas emissions. As a key driver in ...
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Playbook: Dealing with Thermal Bridging in Net-Zero Energy-Ready Building Design
This playbook provides guidance for design teams to effectively tackle thermal bridging while meeting all project goals, not just thermal performance.
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Evaluating thermal performance of vertical building envelopes: Case studies in a Canadian university campus
The newest version of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (BETB) is now available and aims to help the B.C. construction sector realize more energy-efficient buildings by looking at current ...
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The newest version of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (BETB) is now available and aims to help the B.C. construction sector realize more energy-efficient buildings by looking at current ...
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Determining overall heat transfer coefficient (U-Value) of wood-framed wall assemblies in Canada using external infrared thermography
The newest version of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (BETB) is now available and aims to help the B.C. construction sector realize more energy-efficient buildings by looking at current ...
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Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (BETB) v1.4
The newest version of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (BETB) is now available and aims to help the B.C. construction sector realize more energy-efficient buildings by looking at current ...
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Building Performance Library
Analyzing how all building systems function together to achieve greater energy efficiency, improved durability and optimized performance.
