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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
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
Ultra High Performance Concrete Panels for Prefabricated Wall Assemblies Apr 16, 2018 Kevin Gannon, RA, Director, Program Development, TAKTL LLC
Types of User Building Evaluation Jan 01, 1973 Trevor Denton (Brock University), C. Peter Ind (Brock University), J. McCollum (Carleton University), Richard Stutsman (St. Catharines, Ontario)
Troubleshooting in Design of Construction Details, Walls Apr 12, 2010 Mark Lawton, P. Eng. (Morrison Hershfield Limited)
Treating Reinforcement Corrosion in Parking Structures Mar 01, 2014 Steven J. Susca, PE, Hoffmann Architects
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
Transitional Space and Preschool Children's Play & Learning Behavior in Childcare Environment Mar 27, 2013 Muntazar Monsur (North Carolina State University)
Towards Interoperable Building Product Content Oct 01, 2008 Stephen A. Jones, Senior Director, McGraw-Hill Construction, John K. Lien, Director, Content Management, Business Information Group, The McGraw-Hill Companies
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 a Performance-Based Conceptual Framework for Systematic POEs Jan 01, 1988 Wolfgang F.E. Preiser (University of New Mexico)
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.
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)
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 Performance and Energy Savings Potential of Attic Radiant Barrier Systems Apr 13, 2015 Som Shrestha, PhD, BEMP, ORNL, Andre Desjarlais, ORNL
Thermal Insulation Systems of the Future Apr 02, 2012 Mark Bomberg (University of Toronto), Marcin Pazera (CENTRIA), Robert Aird (Robert Aird Inc.)
Thermal Bridging: The Final Frontier of High-Performance Buildings Jan 01, 2013 Matt Capone, Assoc. AIA (Schöck USA, Inc.)
Thermal Bridging: Ignorance Is Not Bliss Jan 01, 2013 Mark Lawton, P. Eng. (Morrison Hershfield Limited), Neil Norris (Morrison Hershfield Limited)
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
The Wave of the Future: AEC gTLD Apr 01, 2011 David E. Ways, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP , DotBim LLP
The Value of User Evaluation Studies to the Design Process and Formula Financing Jan 01, 1973 Joan C. Simon (University of Guelph)
The Uses and Boundaries of Post Occupancy Evaluation Jan 01, 1988 Harvey Z. Rabinowitz (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
The Urban Studio May 13, 2015 Kevin Hinders (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign)
The Unmistakable Benefits of BIM Enhanced With PIM Apr 01, 2011 Bob Batcheler, Vice President of Industry Marketing, Newforma, Allen Preger, Chief Product Officer, Newforma
The Ultimate Envelope – Honest, Effective AND Affordable Apr 12, 2010 Keirnyn Ross (Steven Winter Associates), Marc Zuluaga (Steven Winter Associates), Mike Khazzam (Steven Winter Associates)

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