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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.

Title Datesort ascending Author
Thermal Insulation Systems of the Future Apr 02, 2012 Mark Bomberg (University of Toronto), Marcin Pazera (CENTRIA), Robert Aird (Robert Aird Inc.)
The Role of the Building Façade – Curtain Walls Apr 02, 2012 Dudley McFarquhar, PhD, PE (McFarquhar Group Inc.)
Quality Management in the Design and Construction of Enclosure Systems Apr 02, 2012 Michael P. Steffen, AIA (Walsh Construction Co.), Martin J. Houston (Walsh Construction Co.)
Prototyping a Self-Ventilating Building Skin with Smart Thermobimetals Dec 01, 2011 Doris Kim Sung (University of Southern California)
Blast Safety of the Building Envelope Oct 19, 2011 Eve HInman, Hinman Consulting Engineers
BIM and the Building Envelope Oct 01, 2010 Will Ikerd, PE, CWI, LEED AP, Raymond L. Goodson Jr. Inc.
More Sustainable Masonry Façades: Preheating Ventilation Air Using a Dynamic Buffer Zone (DBZ) Apr 29, 2010 R.C. Richman (ryerson University), C. Cyanfrone (Morrison Hershfield Corp.), K.D. Pressnail (University of Toronto)
Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and Beyond Apr 12, 2010 Robb A. Aldrich (Steven Winter Associates), Lois Arena (Steven WInter Associates), William Zoeller (steven Winter Associates)
Building Envelope Upgrade at Frank Lloyd Wright's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Apr 12, 2010 WIlliam B. Rose (Willam B. Rose and Associates), Angel Ayon (WASA/Studio A)
Energy Efficient Architectural Design Strategies in Hot‐Dry Area of Iran: Kashan Apr 12, 2010 Kamyar Tolou Behbood (Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran), Mohammad Taleghani (Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran), Shahin Heidari (Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran)
Six Ways for Condensation in Buildings Apr 12, 2010 Wagdy Anis, FAIA (WJE Associates Inc.)
Decision-Making Methodology & Selection Tools for High-Performance Window Systems in U.S. Climates Apr 12, 2010 Kerry L. Haglund, Senior Research Fellow (Center for Sustainable Building Research, U Minn.)
Troubleshooting in Design of Construction Details, Walls Apr 12, 2010 Mark Lawton, P. Eng. (Morrison Hershfield Limited)
Thermal Rehabilitation of Existing Building Enclosures by Using VIP (Vacuum Insulation Panel) Sandwich and Timber Based Panels Apr 12, 2010 Christoph Buxbaum (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), Wolfgang Gallent (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), Sandra Kircher (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), Oskar Pankratz (DesignAID), Albert Seiler (KNAUF Insulation Technology)
A Journey in Integrated Design - The Renewal of Ketchum Arts and Sciences Building at the University of Colorado, Boulder Apr 12, 2010 Linda Morrison, PE (Ambient Energy), Melanie Short, AIA (SlaterPaul Architects), Michael Kaufman (Ambient Energy)
Solar Radiation Glazing Factors for Electrochromic Windows for Building Applications Apr 12, 2010 Bjorn Petter Jelle (SINTEF), Arild Gustavsen (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Innovative Materials: Bio-Fiber Batts and Boards Apr 12, 2010 Mark Bomberg (Syracuse University), George Chrenka (Nu-Wool Co. Inc. and Cellulose Materials Solutions, Inc.)
Air Leakage: Difficulties in Measurement, Quantification, and Energy Simulation Apr 12, 2010 Michael B. Waite (Simpson Gumpertz Heger Inc.), Sean M. O'Brien (Simpson Gumpertz Heger Inc.)
Consideration for the Condensation Resistance of Fenestration Assemblies Apr 12, 2010 Tracy G. Rogers (Edgetech IG Inc.)
Applying Lessons from Clay-Brick Veneer to Design a Stucco Mix Apr 12, 2010 Marcin Pazera (Simpson, Gumperts and Heger), Mark Bomberg (Syracusse University)
Evaluating the Field Performance of Windows and Curtain Walls of Large Buildings Apr 12, 2010 Mario D. Goncalves (Patenaude-Trempe), Robert Jutra (Air-Ins)
Comparisons of Thermal Performance and Energy Consumption of Facades Used in Commercial Buildings Apr 12, 2010 Lawence D. Carbary (Dow Corning Corp.), Valerie Hayez (Dow Corning Corp.), Andreas Wolf (Dow Corning Corp.), Mahabir Bhandan (Dow Corning Corp.)
Airtightness Measurements of Wood Frame Low Energy Row Houses Apr 12, 2010 Sverre B. Holos (SINTEF), Thor-Oskar Relander (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Air Barrier Assembly Testing to Replicate Real World Conditions Apr 12, 2010 Craig Boucher (W.R. Grace)
The Inherent Risk of Going Green Apr 12, 2010 Graham Davis (IBACOS, Inc.)

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