SEAL THE DEAL: Building envelopes play a part in air movement, ventilation, and balanced homes. The energy savings that comes from tightening the envelope can cause unintended consequences, however — ...

The basic industrial building ventilation scheme that architects and building engineers have followed for decades consists of an air supply on one side of the building and exhaust openings on the ...

Ventilated façades represent a sophisticated building envelope solution designed to enhance thermal performance while also offering aesthetic versatility. By integrating an external cladding with a ...

Boulder Community Health’s West Medical Building, with its hybrid vacuum-insulated glass installation and two inches of continuous rigid insulation, and the Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington, Va.

Composites bring to architecture the same benefits that other sectors have already exploited. At 20 percent of the weight of stone or concrete cladding, a composite exterior can significantly reduce ...

The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. By providing shelter, ...

There’s a debate within the multifamily building community as to the best way to ventilate residential buildings. There are three competing design options that can be implemented in residential design ...

Welcome to our regular series of CPD modules, designed to help you broaden your professional knowledge while you work. This module covers mixed-mode ventilation for buildings and is sponsored by ...