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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years.

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GUIDE: Which type of plan shows the layout of the HVAC system?

CCR Magazine

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. Mechanical plans detail the equipment and its placement within the building, including all components necessary for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality.

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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

BDC Network

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program. By leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), this budget-neutral approach will enable progress.