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Special Construction systems deal with special (otherwise unclassified) structures, integrated construction, special construction systems, and special controls and instrumentation.

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A Critical Analysis of the Passive House Standard for the Climates of the United States Apr 13, 2015 Ryan M. Abendroth, Passive Energy Designs LLC, Saint Louis, MO
A High-Performance Rammed Earth Wall System for Cold Climates Feb 01, 2015 Rob Pyatt, Assoc. AIA, Christopher O'Hara, PE, William P. Babbington, AIA, PE, Rongrong Hu, PhD
A Procedure for Calculating the Potential Savings in Lighting Energy from the Use of Skylights Jul 01, 1977 Joseph B. Murdoch
An Advanced Materials Database: A Gateway for Future and Secure Infrastructures Dec 01, 2011 Milagros Kennett (US Department of Homelant Security, Mohammed Ettourney (Weidlinger Associates Inc.), Earle Kennett (National Institute of Building Sciences), Bob Payn (db Interactive)
An Architecturally Optimized Mono-nitrogen Oxide Reducing Modular Photo-catalytic Concrete Skin Apr 06, 2015 Meredith Sattler (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), Matthew McKeever (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), Katie Pitre (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), Robert Ketner (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)
An Information System for Component Building Jan 01, 1970 Theodore H. Myer (Bolt, Beranek & Newman Inc.)
Bands (2015 R+D Awards Citation) Jul 31, 2015
Biodiverse Built Environments: High-performance passive systems for ecologic resilience Aug 09, 2022 Keith Van de Riet, PhD, AIA (University of Kansas)
Blast Safety of the Building Envelope Oct 19, 2011 Eve HInman, Hinman Consulting Engineers
Brock Environmental Center : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Nov 01, 2016 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Buildings, Tunnels and Mass Transit Systems: DHS Releases Integrated Rapid Visual Screening Tools in 2011 Apr 01, 2011 Michael Chipley (PMC Group, LLC), Mohammed Ettourney (Weidlinger Associates Inc.), Milagros Kennett (US Department of Homeland Security), Terry Ryan (Raytheon UTD), Philip Schneider (National Institute of Building Sciences)
Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strengthening for Alternative Load Paths to Mitigate Progressive Collapse Vulnerabilities Dec 01, 2011 Zachary I. Smith (Fyfe Company), Edward R. Fyfe (Fyfe Company)
Challenges and Opportunities in Deep Envelope Retrofitting Apr 13, 2015 Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, Director: Environment, Sustainability, Government Affairs Kingspan Insul
Co-Robotics and Construction: OSCR 1-4 Prototypes (2015 R+D Awards Citation) Jul 31, 2015
Cool Skins: Materials and Assemblies for Ventilated Building Envelopes in Warm Climates May 13, 2015 Michael D. Gibson, Assoc. AIA, LEED A.P., Dept. of Architecture, Kansas State
Design and Visualisation Strategies in Parametric Building Components Mar 27, 2013 Rodrigo García-Alvarado (Universidad del Bío-Bío)
Design of a Solar Absorption Cooling System in a Greek Hospital Feb 01, 2010 T. Tsoutsos, E. Aloumpi, Z. Gkouskos, M. Karagiorgas
Development of a Simple Hot Box to Determine the Thermal Characteristics of Three-dimensional Printed Bricks Jun 14, 2017 Brian Peters (Kent State University), Adil Sharag-Eldin (Kent State University), Brigid Callaghan (Kent State University)
Doing It Right the Second Time – Designing Minimally Invasive, Cost-Effective Solutions for Window Repair vs. Replacement Apr 13, 2015 David W. Boyer, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Lawrence, Kansas, PROSOCO, Inc., Lawrence, Kans, Ron Tatley, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA , Stacey Grund, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Seattle, Washington, USA Tatley-Grund, Inc., Seattle, Matthew Travis, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Lawrence, Kansas, PROSOCO, Inc. Lawrence, Kansa
Drainage Capabilities and Heat Loss of Different Inverted Roofs Assemblies Apr 16, 2018 Matthew Pel, B.Tech., Eng.L., Building Science Consultant and Principal, Morrison Hershfield, Derek Budde B.Sc. EIT, Building Science Consultant and Principal, Morrison Hershfield
Dynamic Façades: Solving the High Performance Building Challenge without Design Compromise Apr 13, 2015 Helen E Sanders, Vice President, Technical Business Development, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., Fariba, Louis Podbelski, Vice President, Architectural Solutions, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., Faribault, MN
Earthquakes and Schools Jan 01, 2008 National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
Energy Challenges Related to Recladding Early Model Curtain Walls Apr 13, 2015 Andrew A. Dunlap, AIA, SmithGroupJJR, Building Technology Studio; Detroit, MI
Energy Performance Analysis of Building Envelopes Utilizing Blown Fiber Insulation with Microencapsulated Phase Change Material (PCM) Apr 02, 2012 E. Kossecka (Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences), J. Kośny (Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems), D. W. Yarbrough (R&D Services)
Energy Study for Improving Building Enclosure Performance Apr 18, 2018 Chris Norris, PE, Building Enclosure Practice Area Leader, Walter P. Moore.

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