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Design and Energy Analysis
- Paper by Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Ajla Aksamija, Professor
Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the…
September 2, 2024
Interstitial condensation risk assessment
- Paper by Jelle Langmans, Partner at Physibel Piet Houthuys, Senior developer at Physibel Wout Parys, Partner at Physibel Staf Roels, Full professor at KU Leuven
The development of methods to predict and control moisture accumulation in building envelopes has always been a key element in building science.…
June 13, 2024
Thermal Bridging and Building Facades
- Paper by Ivan Lee
Thermal bridging through building façades have been overlooked by designers and building energy codes and standards in the past, which has led to

October 11, 2022
Fixed Edge Supports
- Paper by James G. Soules, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng., SECB, F.SEI, F.ASCE, Visiting Scholar Stephen M. Morse, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, Assistant Professor Scott H. Norville, P.E., Ph.D., Professor
Model building codes and standards in the United States use a probabilistic model to define glass load resistance (LR). In general, these model…
October 11, 2022
SSG and Seismic
- Paper by Jon Kimberlain, Senior Scientist Valerie Hayez, Senior Scientist Jie Feng, Research Scientist Mark Mirgon, R&D Technologist
With the advent of more sophisticated analysis methods and the desire to optimize geometries of structural silicone joints in high performance…
October 11, 2022
Modelling Perimeter Heating Demand
- Paper by Jonathan Graham, Sustainability Analyst Geoffrey Turnbull, OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP, CPHD, Director of Innovation David Constable OAA, LEED AP, CPHD, Principal Mike Reimer P.Eng, LEED AP, Principal Joshua Vanwyck, CPHD, CEO
Thermal discomfort can occur in perimeter zones due to radiant heat loss from the occupant to a poorly insulated exterior wall. It is valuable for…
October 11, 2022