Enclosure 
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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The Role of High-Complexity Low-Resolution (HCLR) Performance Modeling in the Development of Dynamic Building Envelopes | Apr 13, 2015 | TIm Frank, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, SPSU , Chip Clark, Research Assistant Professor, School of Architecture + Design, Virginia Tech |
The Role of the Building Façade – Curtain Walls | Apr 02, 2012 | Dudley McFarquhar, PhD, PE (McFarquhar Group Inc.) |
Thermal and Hygrothermal Analysis in Building Envelope Commissioning | Apr 10, 2010 | Philip Parker, P. Eng, MRICS, (Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.), Cara Lozinsky, University of British Columbia |
Thermal and Hygrothermal Performance of Ventilated Attics With and Without Breathable Underlayments | Apr 13, 2015 | Sudhir Railkar, Ph.D. GAF, Adem Chich, GAF, Ming Shiaio, Ph.D., GAF, Andre Desjarlais, ORNL, William Miller, Ph.D. , ORNL |
Thermal Bridging: Observed Impacts and Proposed Improvement for Common Conditions | Apr 13, 2015 | Andrea Love, Director of Building Science, Payette Associates, Boston, Charles Klee, Principal, Payette Associates, Boston |
Thermal Imaging Helps Locate Enclosure Air Leakage | Feb 01, 2014 | Dave Bohac, PE, Center for Energy and Envrionment |
Thermal Insulation Systems of the Future | Apr 02, 2012 | Mark Bomberg (University of Toronto), Marcin Pazera (CENTRIA), Robert Aird (Robert Aird Inc.) |
Thermal Performance and Energy Savings Potential of Attic Radiant Barrier Systems | Apr 13, 2015 | Som Shrestha, PhD, BEMP, ORNL, Andre Desjarlais, ORNL |
Thermal Performance of Facades | Nov 30, 2014 | Charles Klee, AIA, LEED AP (Payette), Andrea Love, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (Payette) |
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) |
Thermal Resistance of Enclosed Reflective Airspaces in Building Applications | Apr 13, 2015 | Hamed H. Saber |
Thermographic Assessment Specification Requirements for Commissioning and Building Condition Applications | Apr 12, 2010 | Antonio Colantonio (Public Works and Government Services Canada), Michel Theauvette (Public Works and Government Services Canada) |
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. |
Towards Airtightness – The Contractor’s Role in Designing and Constructing the Air Barrier System | Apr 02, 2012 | Michael P. Steffen, AIA (Walsh Construction Co.) |
Transparent Generator Windows | Apr 16, 2018 | Eric Carbonnier, PhD, Vice President of Sustainability University of Oregon / HMC Architects, G.Z. Brown, FAIA, University of Oregon |
Troubleshooting in Design of Construction Details, Walls | Apr 12, 2010 | Mark Lawton, P. Eng. (Morrison Hershfield Limited) |
Ultra High Performance Concrete Panels for Prefabricated Wall Assemblies | Apr 16, 2018 | Kevin Gannon, RA, Director, Program Development, TAKTL LLC |
Understanding Prefabricated Building Enclosure Systems | Feb 01, 2015 | Derek B. McCowan, PE, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (SGH), Corey C. Wowk, LEED AP, SGH, Sean M. O'Brien, PE, LEED AP, SGH |
United Nations Headquarters : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study | Nov 01, 2015 | Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences |
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 |
Use of Thermal Inertia for Reduction of HVAC Energy Consumption in Cooling Dominated and Mixed Climates | Apr 13, 2015 | Jan Kośny, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, USA, Elizabeth Kossecka, Polish Academy Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, Ali Fallahi, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, USA, David Yarbrough, R&D Services, Inc., Cookeville, TN, USA |
Using Infrared Thermography in Flat and Low-Sloped Roofing Systems | Feb 01, 2014 | Gregory R. Stockton, principal, Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, Inc. |
VA Healthcare Clinic : A Whole Building Design Guide Case Study | Mar 07, 2016 | Whole Building Design Guide, a program of the National Institute of Building Sciences |
Vacuum Insulation Panels in Wood Frame Wall Constructions | Apr 12, 2010 | Thomas Haavi, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Arild Gustavsen, Steinar Grynning, Sivert Uvsløkk, Ruben Baetens, Roland Caps |
Vapor Retarders: Reducing Moisture Risk in Frame Walls (TechNote) | Dec 31, 2015 | Home Innovation Research Labs |