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Sustainable Design encompasses the environmental performance of building elements and strategies, including energy use.

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Thermal Performance and Energy Savings Potential of Attic Radiant Barrier Systems Apr 13, 2015 Som Shrestha, PhD, BEMP, ORNL, Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
Thermal Performance Using Radiant Barrier and Phase Change Material in Roofs Jun 14, 2017 Haider I. Alyasari (University of Kansas), Jae D. Chang (University of Kansas)
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
Thermally Active Surface in Architecture May 01, 2010 Kiel Moe (Northeastern University)
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)
Thermostatic Bimetal Integrated Facade as a Micro-Climate Controller Apr 06, 2015 Kyoung-Hee Kim (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), John Mays (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Ok-Kyun Im (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
Timber Waste Modular Unit (2016 R+D Awards Honorable Mention) Jul 31, 2016
Toolkit for Passive House Education: Questions, Methods, Tools Apr 06, 2015 Alison Kwok (University of Oregon), Walter Grondzik (Ball State University), Katrin Klingenberg (Passive House Institute US (PHIUS)), Mike Kernagis (Passive House Institute US (PHIUS))
Towards Airtightness – The Contractor’s Role in Designing and Constructing the Air Barrier System Apr 02, 2012 Michael P. Steffen, AIA (Walsh Construction Co.)
Towards Net-zero Energy: Lessons for Architectural Design Education Apr 06, 2015 Mary Guzowski (University of Minnesota)
Transcending Project Type – Principles for High Performance Interior Design: High Performance Interiors + Evidence-Based Design May 01, 2009 Joan Blumenfeld, FAIA, LEED AP (Perkins+Will), Carolyn BaRoss, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP (Perkins+Will), Sonya Dufner, ASID, LEED AP (Perkins+Will)
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
TrashWalls / DWB (Drywall Waste Block) May 31, 2018 Taiji Miyasaka (Washington State University)
Triakonto BB100: Dynamic Systemization Meets Big Bamboo May 13, 2015 Jack Elliott (Cornell University)
Troubleshooting in Design of Construction Details, Walls Apr 12, 2010 Mark Lawton, P. Eng. (Morrison Hershfield Limited)
Typological Studies for Passive Design Strategies Based on Coupled Measured and Modelled Data Apr 06, 2015 Ulrike Passe (Iowa State University), Shan He (Iowa State University), Mirka Deza (Iowa State University), Songzhe Xu (Iowa State University), Baskar Ganapathysubramanian (Iowa State University)
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
Urban Resilience: Measuring Place Identity in Sustainable Communities Apr 06, 2015 Celen Pasalar (North Carolina State University), George D. Hallowell (North Carolina State University), Aliaa Elabd (Alfaisal University, Riyadh, KSA)
Urban Transects Jun 23, 2010 Steven Melemis (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble), Nicolas Tixier (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble)
Urban Wastewater: A Renewable, Reliable Water Resource for Urban Farming Jan 01, 2010 Geeti Silwal, AICP, LEED AP (Perkins+Will)
US Map Visualization of Optimal Properties of Phase Change Materials for Building Efficiency Mar 27, 2013 Niraj Poudel (Clemson University), Vincent Y. Blouin (Clemson University)

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