Urban design, Residential area, Sky, Building, Property, Window, Tree, Architecture

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Cool roof rated colors can reflect and re-emit solar radiation by up to 90 percent, reducing heat gained from the sun and keeping the building cooler during the day. Photo courtesy of Drexel Metals.

Building for LEED Platinum, Toronto Green Standard in Multi-Family Construction

A high-performance envelope was desired to passively reduce energy use and resulting utility costs. The project team aimed for one-third of the insulation on the exterior and two-thirds on the interior

Coastal and oceanic landforms, Urban design, Tower block, Water, Cloud, Sky, Building, Daytime

Multiple Aesthetics: Removing the Complexity

Whether it is designing for a residential property, a multifamily development, or commercial projects, architects and designers must consider several major factors

Reducing Carbon in Precast Wall Systems

As the industry looks for way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is crucial to find ways to reduce the carbon footprint of precast concrete wall panels without losing the performance characteristics

Metal Roofs: Leading the Way Toward Energy Efficiency

When considering which materials and systems will contribute to energy savings and emissions reductions, many architects are looking to metal roofing systems

When Air and Vapor Barrier Installations Meet

Due to the complex nature of design, building components, and the involvement of multiple trades, achieving airtightness in a building is often easier said than done

Door, Tire, Wood, Building, Wheel, Vehicle, Window

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High-Performance Cold Storage Roof Design

Cold storage buildings require unique construction, including roof assemblies. This course examines the importance of air, vapor, and thermal control layer continuity and evaluates how these factors interplay with design

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ABOUT THE COVER

Building for LEED Platinum, Toronto Green Standard in Multi-Family Construction

A high-performance envelope was desired to passively reduce energy use and resulting utility costs. The project team aimed for one-third of the insulation on the exterior and two-thirds on the interior

Multiple Aesthetics: Removing the Complexity

Whether it is designing for a residential property, a multifamily development, or commercial projects, architects and designers must consider several major factors

Reducing Carbon in Precast Wall Systems

As the industry looks for way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is crucial to find ways to reduce the carbon footprint of precast concrete wall panels without losing the performance characteristics

Metal Roofs: Leading the Way Toward Energy Efficiency

When considering which materials and systems will contribute to energy savings and emissions reductions, many architects are looking to metal roofing systems

When Air and Vapor Barrier Installations Meet

Due to the complex nature of design, building components, and the involvement of multiple trades, achieving airtightness in a building is often easier said than done

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

High-Performance Cold Storage Roof Design

Cold storage buildings require unique construction, including roof assemblies. This course examines the importance of air, vapor, and thermal control layer continuity and evaluates how these factors interplay with design

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Industry Voices

Living Sustainable

Building Enclosure | BuildingEnclosureOnline.com | Spring 2023

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