Large Building Airtightness and Appropriate Air Barrier Strategies
Tall buildings require a robust air barrier design strategy to withstand higher air pressures from wind, stack effect, and mechanical systems.
Category: Heat Loss
Energy Efficient Building Envelope Design & Technologies
Space heating and cooling accounts for over 30% of global energy consumption. With a 150% predicted increase by 2050 for cooling alone, it’s hardly surprising that the question of how to design energy efficient buildings is echoing around the planet. Recently, the focus has been on the building envelope. The new construction phase offers the […]
The Pros Know: Dr. Straube chooses an airtight, vapor permeable barrier for his coach house
If there’s anything that will convince people of a building product’s worthiness, it’s when the pros use it in their own homes – where they’re free to make unilateral decisions, based on their own expertise and preferences. So you can imagine our excitement when Dr. John Straube chose our air- and water-resistive barrier for his new […]
3 Ways to Control Heat Loss in Buildings
Heat flow affects a building’s durability, efficiency, and comfort levels. Condensation that builds up or does not dissipate can lead to mold, health problems, and structural decay. Leaks and heat loss have an impact on human comfort and health and contribute to energy waste as the building has to use more energy to regulate its […]
Air Infiltration vs Insulation: Continuous Air Barrier System Deserves Attention
In a recent article for Green Builder Media, Chris Norris suggests that the energy-saving potential of continuous air barriers is often underrated. For some time, state energy codes focus more on conductive heat transfer through exterior walls than on air leakage. Now, building codes increasingly set air leakage standards as well. Air Infiltration vs Insulation […]
Building Enclosures Workshop in Halifax
Join us on October 4 in Halifax to learn more about the science behind Better Building Enclosures from building scientist, Ted Kesik, Ph.D. 5 Credit Hours
Building Enclosures Workshop in San Francisco
Join us on September 27 in San Francisco to learn more about the science behind Better Building Enclosures from building scientist, Dr. John Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng. 5.5 Credit Hours
Building Enclosure Workshop in Vancouver
Join us on September 26 in Vancouver to learn more about the science behind Better Building Enclosures from building scientist, Dr. John Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng. 5.5 Credit Hour
