
The Facade and Energy Codes
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance
Energy codes across the country are progressively getting stricter and increasing the threshold for a baseline building’s energy performance.
Thermal bridging through building façades have been overlooked by designers and building energy codes and standards in the past, which has led to
Designing a sustainable rainscreen wall assembly has become an essential part of most new construction projects. Industry principles and energy codes
Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With
Nowadays the construction industry is characterised by high multifunctional and complex buildings with innovative facade systems. Unlike a simple
California is set to be drier and more drought prone with climate change. Wildfire and the subsequent loss of life and housing is a huge challenge.
One of the most complex yet least understood areas where fire can spread is at the perimeter of a building. Fire can not only spread from
Large master planned developments such as Battery Park City in Manhattan, Mission Bay in San Francisco, and Playa Vista in Los Angeles were built