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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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Designed for Performance: Research Methods in a Collaborative Studio Rethinking Modern Curtain Walls Nov 30, 2015 Michael Gibson, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP (Kansas State University)
Designed for Performance: A Collaborative Research Studio Rethinks Glass Curtain Wall Systems Apr 06, 2015 Michael D. Gibson (Kansas State University)
Design Considerations for Climate Change Apr 13, 2015 Paul Totten, Vice President, WSP, Alexandra Connor, Project Associate, WSP
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
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.)
Cool Skins: Exploring the Cooling Potential of Lightweight, Ventilated Cladding Systems Mar 27, 2013 Michael Gibson (Kansas State University)
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
Cool Roof Rating Council: Keeping Cool for 20 Years Apr 16, 2018 Sarah Schneider, Deputy Director, Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Convective Heat Loss: A Critical Analysis of Conventional Rainscreen Design Apr 16, 2018 Dr. M. Steven Doggett, Principal Scientist, Built Environments, Inc.
Consideration for the Condensation Resistance of Fenestration Assemblies Apr 12, 2010 Tracy G. Rogers (Edgetech IG Inc.)
Computational and Physical Modeling for Multi-Cellular Pneumatic Envelope Assemblies Jun 01, 2015 Kathy Velikov (University of Michigan), Geoffrey Thün (University of Michigan), Mary O’Malley (Foster + Partners), Lars Junghans (University of Michigan)
Competing Performance Criteria in Renovation and Repurposing of Existing Building Exterior Enclosure Systems Apr 13, 2015 Paul G. Johnson, FAIA, NCARB SmithGroupJJR Inc., Building Technology Studio Leader
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.)
Comparing and Adapting Pitt River School to the Passive House Standard Jul 11, 2017 Cillian Collins, MRIAI, CPHD, LEED AP BD+C (Perkins+Will)
Comparative Performance Evaluation of a Multistory Double Skin Façade Building in Humid Continental Climate Mar 27, 2013 Mona Azarbayjani (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
Collaborative Design of a Multi-functioning Building Envelope Feb 12, 2014 David Rockwood (University of Hawaii at Manoa)
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)
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
Chemeketa Community College Health Sciences Complex Nov 01, 2013 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Challenges and Opportunities in Deep Envelope Retrofitting Apr 13, 2015 Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, Director: Environment, Sustainability, Government Affairs Kingspan Insul
Center for Sustainable Landscapes : A Whole Building Deign Guide Case Study Nov 01, 2015 Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences
Case Study: Passive House Construction in Kansas City Apr 13, 2015 David Hawkins, Prairie Design build, David Schleicher, Prairie Design Build
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)
Building Envelope Failure Case Studies in High-Rise Construction Apr 12, 2010 Pierre-Michel Busque, P.Eng
Building Enclosure Performance Research— Applications in Professional Practice Apr 02, 2012 Mark Perepelitza, AIA (ZGF Architects)

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