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Title Datesort ascending Author
Building Enclosure Commissioning: Past, Present, and Future Apr 13, 2015 John A. Runkle, Intertek / Architectural Testing, Inc., York, PA, USA
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
Building Enclosure Commissioning Education Apr 13, 2015 Wagdy Anis, FAIA, LEED AP, Anis Building Enclosure Consulting
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
Risk of Condensation and Mold Growth in Wood-Frame Wall Systems with Different Exterior Insulations Apr 13, 2015 Hamed H. Saber, Construction Portfolio, National Research Council of Canada, Wahid Maref, Construction Portfolio, National Research Council of Canada
Five Not So Easy Pieces: Designing and Constructing the Passive House Enclosure Apr 13, 2015 Mike Steffen, Walsh Construction Co.
Performance of Sealed Curtain Wall Spandrel Panels that Direct Deep Sunlight into Multi-Story Buildings Apr 13, 2015 Radu Postole, Building Science Consultant, Morrison Hershfield, Burnaby, BC, Patrick J, Roppel, Building Science Specialist, Morrison Hershfield, Burnaby, BC, Neil Norris, Building Science Consultant, Morrison Hershfield, Burnaby, BC, Kasra Bigdeli, Mechanical Engineer, SunCentral Inc, Richmond, BC
Competing Performance Criteria in Renovation and Repurposing of Existing Building Exterior Enclosure Systems Apr 13, 2015 Paul G. Johnson, FAIA, NCARB SmithGroupJJR Inc., Building Technology Studio Leader
Airflow in Mid to High-rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Apr 13, 2015 Lorne Ricketts, MASC, RDH Building Engineering LTD., Vancouver, Graham Finch, MASc, P.Eng., RDH Building Engineering Ltd., Vancouver, BC, John Straube, PhD, P.Eng., University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
The Innovation Incubator: Micro-grants and a Culture of Innovation Apr 06, 2015 Leigh Christy (Perkins+Will), Diana Davis (Perkins+Will), Mark Walsh (Perkins+Will), Brian Weatherford (Perkins+Will)
Leveraging Data in Academia and Practice: Geometry, Human- and Building-performance Apr 06, 2015 Randall Deutsch (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Research-based Design as Translational Research between the Academy and Practice Apr 06, 2015 Corey T. Griffin (Portland State University)
RTKL’s Performance Driven Design: Lessons Learned from the Commercial Practice Apr 06, 2015 Pablo La Roche (RTKL Associates)
Systems Thinking at the Get Go Apr 06, 2015 Ray Mann (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Dynamic Solar Design Apr 06, 2015 Heath May (HKS LINE)
Architecture at the Edge of Practice: A Pedagogical Approach to Social Architectural Education Apr 06, 2015 Nkemakonam P. Okofu (University of Sheffield, UK)
Collaborative Leadership: A Field Theory for Architectural Practice Apr 06, 2015 Ryan Smith (University of Utah), Erin Carraher (University of Utah)
A Comparative Approach to Map BIM Workflow in US Mid-size Firms Using BPMN and IDEF Methods Apr 06, 2015 Ibrahim A.I. Abdelhady (Alexandria University, Egypt)
Practical Energy and Cost Optimization Methods for Selecting Massing, Materials, and Technologies Apr 06, 2015 Sandeep Ahuja (Georgia Institute of Technology), Patrick Chopson (Georgia Institute of Technology), John Haymaker (Georgia Institute of Technology), Godfried Augenbroe (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Scaffolding: Discourse, Disruption, and Progress in Architecture as a Cultural Production Apr 06, 2015 Leonard R. Bachman (University of Houston)
Comparative Analysis of Architectural Education Standards across the World Apr 06, 2015 Suchismita Bhattacharjee (University of Oklahoma), Shivashish Bose (Jadavpur University)
Intern Architects in the Academy: Preparing for Future Practice Apr 06, 2015 Caryn Brause (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Green Options in Roof Replacement Mar 01, 2015 Stephanie L. Dillon, Assoc. AIA and Kristin R. Holtgrew, Assoc. AIA LEED AP
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
FM Smart: Information Technology for the Facility Life Cycle Feb 01, 2015 David A. Jordani, FAIA, Jordani Consulting Group

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