Practice Issues 
Practice Issues cover the "how to's" as well as the tools, technologies, standards and regulations that govern the building industry.
| Title |
Date |
Author |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative Materials: Bio-Fiber Batts and Boards | Apr 12, 2010 | Mark Bomberg (Syracuse University), George Chrenka (Nu-Wool Co. Inc. and Cellulose Materials Solutions, Inc.) |
| Applying Lessons from Clay-Brick Veneer to Design a Stucco Mix | Apr 12, 2010 | Marcin Pazera (Simpson, Gumperts and Heger), Mark Bomberg (Syracusse University) |
| Airtightness Measurements of Wood Frame Low Energy Row Houses | Apr 12, 2010 | Sverre B. Holos (SINTEF), Thor-Oskar Relander (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) |
| Air Barrier Assembly Testing to Replicate Real World Conditions | Apr 12, 2010 | Craig Boucher (W.R. Grace) |
| Successful Implementation of Air Tightness Requirements for Residential Buildings | Apr 12, 2010 | Bruce D. Nelson, PE (Minnesota Department of Commerce) |
| Proposed Building Envelope Criteria for ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90-1-2010 | Apr 12, 2010 | John F. Hogan, AIA, PE (Seattle Department of Planning and Development) |
| Eliminating the Potential for Air and Moisture Infiltration at the Window-Wall Interface | Apr 12, 2010 | Peter Poirier (Tremco Inc.), Brian Stroik (Oscar Boldt Construction) |
| Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof Systems | Apr 12, 2010 | John Straube (Building Science Corp.), Jon Smegal (Building Science Corp.), John Smith (Johns Manville) |
| A Method to Detect and Locate Roof Leaks Using Conductive Tapes | Apr 12, 2010 | David Vokey, P. Eng. (Detec Systems LLC) |
| Selecting the Ideal Windows for a High Performance Home in a Cold Climate | Apr 12, 2010 | Ari S. Rapport (IBACOS) |
| Development and Benchmarking of a New Whole Building Hygrothermal Model | Apr 12, 2010 | Fitsum Tariku (Institute for Research in Construction), Kumar Kumaran (Institute for Research in Construction), Paul Fazio (Concordia University) |
| Window Selection Methodologies and Optimiation in High-Performance Commercial Buildings | Apr 12, 2010 | Kerry L. Haglund (University of Minnesota) |
| 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) |
| Developing the Next Three Generations of Zero-Energy Windows | Apr 12, 2010 | Brandon Tinianov, PhD, PE (Serious Materials) |
| Functional Performance Testing Within the Building Envelope Commissioning Process | Apr 12, 2010 | Kevin Knight (Architectural Testing Inc.), John A. Runkle (Architectural Testing Inc.), Bryan J. Boyle Retro-Specs Consultants Ltd |
| Osmosis and the Blistering of Polyurethane Waterproofing Membranes | Apr 12, 2010 | Graham Finch, MASc (RDH Building Engineering Ltd.), Brian Hubbs, P.Eng, (RDH Building Engineering Ltd.), Robert Bombino, MS, PE (RDH Building Sciences) |
| Building Envelope Failure Case Studies in High-Rise Construction | Apr 12, 2010 | Pierre-Michel Busque, P.Eng |
| Why a Mock Up - Because the Owner Expects it Done Right | Apr 12, 2010 | Brian Stroik (Oscar J. Boldt Construction) |
| Energy Consumption in Mid and High Rise Residential Buildings in British Columbia | Apr 12, 2010 | Graham Finch, MASc (RDH Building Engineering Ltd.), Eric Burnett, PhD (RDH Building Engineering Ltd.), Warren Knowles, P.Eng (RDH Building Engineering Ltd.) |
| Six Ways for Condensation in Buildings | Apr 12, 2010 | Wagdy Anis, FAIA (WJE Associates 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) |
| 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 |
| Stucco Failures and Remediation | Apr 12, 2010 | Roger Morse, AIA, Paul E. Haas |
| 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.) |
| Effect of Aging on Service Life of Vacuum Insulation Panels | Apr 12, 2010 | Erlend Wegger (Norway University of Science and Technology (NTNU)), Bjørn Petter Jelle (Norway University of Science and Technology (NTNU)), Erland Sveipe (Norway University of Science and Technology (NTNU)), Steinar Grynning (Norway University of Science and Technology (NTNU)), Ruben Baetens (Norway University of Science and Technology (NTNU)), Jan Vincent Thue (Norway University of Science and Technology (NTNU)) |