Real R-Value of Exterior Insulated Wall Assemblies
The recent drive towards sustainable building construction has placed new emphasis on the provision of durable wall assemblies that provide a high effective resistance to heat flow (R-Value). The authors’ ...
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Consider Optimizing Your Gains while Undergoing the Pains of Building Envelope Renewals
Nobody likes spending large sums of money on their assets when one or more building envelope assemblies have reached the end of their service life. Yet, major renewals are inevitable ...
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Holistic Approach to Achieving Low Energy Multi-unit Residential Buildings
As codes and standards evolve towards low- or net-zero energy buildings, the practicality of achieving these targets in high-rise concrete construction gets increasingly challenging. Highrise residential buildings are becoming more ...
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Drainage Capabilities and Heat Loss of Different Inverted Roof Assemblies
Energy use in buildings throughout North America has attracted significant attention over the past decade. In cold marine climates, rainwater management is also a critical aspect of the building enclosure ...
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Building Performance Library
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