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Enclosure systems refer to the "skin" of the building and may include roof, walls, and ground protection from air and water penetration.

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Deconstructing the Thermal Performance of a Window: How to achieve better performing facades Apr 16, 2018 With the need to provide daylight and views for building occupants, improved comfort, and low energy
Classification + Reference Standards for UHPC in Architectural Applications Apr 16, 2018 George Quercia, PhD, Director of Research, TAKTL LLC, Kevin Gannon, RA, Director of Program Development, TAKTL LLC
Three Dimensional Effects on the Thermal Performance of Insulated Curtain Wall Spandrels Apr 16, 2018 Andrew Dunlap, AIA, Principal, SmithGroupJJR Inc., Ryan Asava, Associate, SmithGroupJJR Inc., Katerina Gross, RA, SmithGroupJJR Inc.
Impact of Various Residential Energy Conservation Measures On Airtightness Apr 16, 2018 Gary Proskiw, President , Proskiw Engineering Ltd, Anil Parekh, P. Eng.; NRCan , Julia Purdy, P. Eng., NRCan, Alex Ferguson, P. Eng.; NRCan
Convective Heat Loss: A Critical Analysis of Conventional Rainscreen Design Apr 16, 2018 Dr. M. Steven Doggett, Principal Scientist, Built Environments, Inc.
Cool Roof Rating Council: Keeping Cool for 20 Years Apr 16, 2018 Sarah Schneider, Deputy Director, Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Hidden in Plain Sight; Understanding Air Leakage and Innovative Technologies Apr 16, 2018 Laverne Dalgleish Executive Director, Air Barrier Association of America
Performance and Durability of Wall Assemblies using Mineral Wool Exterior Insulation in the Pacific Northwest Apr 16, 2018 Alejandra Nieto, building science project manager, ROXUL Inc.
High-rise Buildings with Combustible Exterior Insulation Systems - A Risk Assessment Tool for Building Authorities Apr 16, 2018 Kathleen Almand, PE, Vice President of Research, NFPA
Integration of New Building Envelope Systems Apr 16, 2018 Rick Filloramo Area Director, Market Development & Tech Services, International Masonry Institute
Natural Harmony: Designing with Thermal Actuators Jul 11, 2017 Derek Newby, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD (Perkins+Will), Gavin Schaefer, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP BD+C, CAPM, CDT
Comparing and Adapting Pitt River School to the Passive House Standard Jul 11, 2017 Cillian Collins, MRIAI, CPHD, LEED AP BD+C (Perkins+Will)
Mercy Emergency North / Mercy Clinic North : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Jul 03, 2017 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Energy Performance of Different Types of Double Skin Facades in Various Climates Jun 14, 2017 Ajla Aksamija, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, CDT (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Docking State Office Building: Revisiting the Energy Performance of the Modern Glass Tower Jun 14, 2017 Michael D. Gibson (Kansas State University)
Boundaries and Frontiers at Biosphere 2: 1991-1994 Jun 14, 2017 Meredith Sattler (California Polytechnic State University)
Installation of Common Insulation Types: Wood-Frame Walls and Attics (TechNote) May 31, 2017 Home Innovation Research Labs
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse (Long Beach Court Building) : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Apr 12, 2017 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Strategic Computing Complex : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Mar 30, 2017 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Jan 05, 2017 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Climate Change and Performance of Facade Systems: Analysis of Thermal Behavior and Energy Consumption in Different Climate Types Nov 28, 2016 Ajla Aksamija, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C, CDT (Perkins+Will), Troy Peters, LEED AP (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
One and Two Potomac Yard : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Nov 23, 2016 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Nov 01, 2016 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Best Practice Recommendations for Interior Wall Retrofit for Masonry Construction May 01, 2016 Amy Wylie (Covestro), Andre Desjarlais (Oak Ridge National Lab), Mugdha Mokashi (ArchEcology)
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study Mar 10, 2016 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences

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