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Dawson College in Montréal, Quebec, by TLA Architects and Toitures Trois Étoiles. Photo courtesy of Marco Mandato and Kevin Angers.

Does the Color of Your Commercial Roof Really Matter?

For many years, architects believed that a roof's color significantly impacted a building's environmental footprint by influencing the urban heat island effect. Recent studies have challenged this belief, finding that building insulation technology as a more influential factor in combating the UHI effect.

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Future-Proofing Buildings with AWBs

To efficiently future-proof the building envelope in light of the new climate reality, taking both into consideration is critical. One vital tool in this effort, though often overlooked, is air and water-resistive barriers.

Composite material, Sky, Cloud, Wheel, Tire, Asphalt, Vehicle, Building

Lightning Protection Systems: Coordinating with the Building Enclosure

When lightning strikes a critical building such as a fire station, police station, or hospital, an entire community can lose the emergency services needed. Understanding the impact of a lightning strike and how to be prepared is vital.

Architectural Considerations for Copper Building Elements

For centuries, copper and copper alloys such as brass and bronze have appeared on all types of structures. Construction teams should consider a number of design factors to ensure the success of their projects.

Plant, Building, Tree, Wood, Shade, Sky, Window, Stairs

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Right Roof = Right Requirements + Right Materials + Right Place

Roofing plays an extremely important role in protecting the building from the elements and in securing its overall performance. It is critical to consider the entire roof assembly—roof membrane, coverboard, insulation—when designing a roof assembly.

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Building Enclosure  |  BuildingEnclosureOnline.com  |  Winter 2024

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