
High performance can be defined as “a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy
Facade design is a key component of architectural expression, and increasingly a key design consideration due to growing importance of factors like:
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
Designing a sustainable rainscreen wall assembly has become an essential part of most new construction projects. Industry principles and energy codes
Today, about 40% of all buildings in the U.S. still have single-pane windows, and ~70% of the existing building stock is estimated to suffer from
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
Buildings have a considerable impact on the environment, and it is crucial to consider environmental and energy performance in building design.
Building design criteria requires that government buildings be designed for a variety of extreme loads including blast, hurricane, and impact
Envelope-for-Service (E4S) is a novel business model developed with the aim of converting the building façade from a traditionally traded good to a
Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint by