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Title Datesort ascending Author
Potential Energy Savings with Exterior Shades in Large Offce Buildings and the Impace of Discomfort Glare Apr 13, 2015 Sabine Hoffmann, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Eleanor Lee, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Thermal Performance and Energy Savings Potential of Attic Radiant Barrier Systems Apr 13, 2015 Som Shrestha, PhD, BEMP, ORNL, Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
State of the Art in Evaluation Durability of Exterior Plasters Apr 13, 2015 Dariusz Gawin,Department of Building Physics & Building Materials, Lodz University of Technology, Po, Marcin Koniorczyk, Department of Building Physics & Building Materials, Lodz University of Technolog, Piotr Konca, Department of Building Physics & Building Materials, Lodz University of Technology, Pol
The NFPA 285 Fire Test’s Impact On Architectural Design And Energy Performance Apr 13, 2015 Richard Keleher, AIA, Thompson & Lichter Company, Canton, MA
Performance Validation Case Study--Federal Office Building with an Integrated Facade Apr 13, 2015 Mark Perepelitza, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SERA Architects, Sustainability Resources Group Manager., Lisa Petterson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal, SERA Architects, Sustainability Resources Gr, Kate Turpin, PE, LEED AP BD+C , Associate, SERA Architects, Integrated Design Specialist, James Riley, LEED AP BD+C, Associate, SERA Architects, Project Architect
Double Wall Framing Technique – An Example of High Performance, Sustainable Building Envelope Technology Apr 13, 2015 Jan Kosny, Fraunhofer CSE – Cambridge MA, USA, Andi Asiz, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kaushik Biswas, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA, Nitin Shukla, Fraunhofer CSE – Cambridge MA, USA
Weathered OSB Air and Water Leakage Testing Apr 13, 2015 Paul Grahovac, PROSOCO
Thermal and Energy Performance of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (aac) Apr 13, 2015 Nitin Shukla, Fraunhofer, Diane Elliott, Franhoufer, Bryan Urban, Fraunhofer, Ali Fallahi, Fraunhofer, Jan Kosny, Fraunhofer
Fire Hazards of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components Apr 13, 2015 Amanda Kimball, Fire Protection Research Foundation
Thermal Resistance of Enclosed Reflective Airspaces in Building Applications Apr 13, 2015 Hamed H. Saber
Doing It Right the Second Time – Designing Minimally Invasive, Cost-Effective Solutions for Window Repair vs. Replacement Apr 13, 2015 David W. Boyer, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Lawrence, Kansas, PROSOCO, Inc., Lawrence, Kans, Ron Tatley, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA , Stacey Grund, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Seattle, Washington, USA Tatley-Grund, Inc., Seattle, Matthew Travis, Building Envelope Analysis, LLC, Lawrence, Kansas, PROSOCO, Inc. Lawrence, Kansa
History and Future of Fenestration: Where Have We Been? Where are We Heading? Apr 13, 2015 Stephen Selkowitz, Group Leader, Windows and Envelope Materials, LBNL
State of the Art of NFPA 285 Apr 13, 2015 Brian Kuhn, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
Measuring Field Performance of Aerogel Insulation in a Hot, Dry Climate Apr 13, 2015 Bryan Urban, Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, USA, Nitin Shukla, Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, USA, Anthony D. Fontanini, Iowa State University, USA , Jan Kosny, Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, USA
Field Test Data from Retrofit of a Small Residential House Using EISF Technology Apr 13, 2015 John Edgar, STO Corporation, Ali Fallahi, Fraunhofer CSE, Alliston Watts, Fraunhofer CSE, Jan Kosny, Fraunhofer CSE, Linda Jeng, Dow Chemical
A Detailed Study of Sunshades and their Effects on Performance Apr 13, 2015 Joe Fong, RA, NCARB, LEED AP (BD+C) Walter P. Moore
Good-Natured Design Apr 09, 2015 Anne DiNardo
Passive House Informed: The Next Level of Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing Apr 06, 2015 Amanda Donofrio (Bergsund DeLaney Architecture & Planning), Mike Magee (Bergsund DeLaney Architecture & Planning), Julie Romig (Bergsund DeLaney Architecture & Planning)
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Data Transparency from BIM to BEM Apr 06, 2015 Mohammad Hijazi (University of Southern California), Karen Kensek (University of Southern California), Kyle Konis (University of Southern California)
Constructing Productivity: Investigating the Types of Spaces Preferred for a Range of Work Tasks Apr 06, 2015 Giancarlo Mangone (Carleton University, Ontario), Henk Staats (Leiden University, The Netherlands), P.G. Luscuere (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)
The Potential of Predictive Modeling and Automated Building Facade Elements to Attain Thermal Comfort Apr 06, 2015 Troy Peters (Wentworth Institute of Technology; University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Analysis of Low-energy Envelope and Lighting Measures for Single-family Dwellings in the West Indies Apr 06, 2015 Cynthia Wilson (The Catholic University of America), Hyojin Kim (The Catholic University of America)
The Promenade of the Street: A Spatio-temporal Framework for Design Apr 06, 2015 Mark Blizard (University of Texas at San Antonio), Curtis Fish (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Bridging the Gap: Transparency in Building Materials Apr 06, 2015 Suzanne Drake (Perkins+Will), Michel Dedeo (Perkins+Will)
A Semi-immersive Virtual Environment Preference Study of Four Interior Architectural Geometries Apr 06, 2015 Hannah Hobbs (NewSchool of Architecture + Design), Kurt Hunker (NewSchool of Architecture + Design), Vuslat Demircay (NewSchool of Architecture + Design), Tiffany Rodriguez (NewSchool of Architecture + Design), Rajaa Issa (NewSchool of Architecture + Design)

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