Glazing and Building Performance
Windows and curtain walls have a major impact on energy performance, comfort, moisture-related durability...
Read MoreMass Timber Enclosure Overview
In this session, Colin Shane of RDH Building Science explores different types of mass...
Read MoreConnecting the Dots: Detailing for Better Wood-Frame Buildings
Wood-frame construction is still the default for new low- and mid-rise multi-unit residential buildings,...
Read MoreAchieving Airtightness: Materials, Measurement, and What Really Matters
Builders and designers continue to push towards higher levels of airtightness, raising new questions about...
Read MoreExterior Insulation: A More Layered Understanding
Most designers understand that wall systems using exterior insulation can provide high levels of...
Read MoreMass Timber in Practice
In this session, Joe Mayo of Mahlum Architects explores mass timber from an architectural perspective....
Read MoreIconic Passive House and Net-Zero Facades for High-Rise Buildings
Building codes in many Canadian and American jurisdictions are being updated with ambitious energy and/or...
Read MoreThree Things Every Architect Needs to Know About Climate Change
Architects are facing multiple new challenges as a consequence of climate change, from occupant complaints...
Read MoreTrending Toward Tighter Buildings
The increasing demand for energy efficiency in buildings is driving a renewed focus on low...
Read MoreCustom High Performance: Achieving Low Carbon in Atypical Building Types
Low-carbon and high-performance sustainability objectives are increasingly a priority for commercial and institutional building owners....
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