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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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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Evaluating Patterns of Building Envelope Air Leakage with Infrared Thermography
This study demonstrates a method involving qualitative and quantitative components that can be used to characterize locations of air leakage with infrared thermography.
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Latest version of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide provides new and timely data to help with calculations required by emerging energy codes and standards
The newest version of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide (BETB) is now available and is the first of four planned expansions!
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BC Energy Step Code Development for Public Sector Buildings
Morrison Hershfield has been retained by the Building and Safety Standards Branch of the Province of British Columbia to develop and analyze public sector building archetypes for Step Code, with ...
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Passive Cooling Measures for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
This study of passive cooling strategies uses energy simulations to assess the reduction in overheated hours and maximum temperature in suites in multi-unit residential buildings simulated with a variety of ...
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Attic Ventilation and Moisture Research Study
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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