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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27

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NYU’s new visually striking complex embraces ambitious climate goals

Construction Specifier

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. It reduces energy use and carbon while providing efficient heating and cooling to the building.

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The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes

UK Construction Blog

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace

BDC Network

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. The design team also added 85 stunning skylights throughout the building.

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Innovative Insulation for Commercial Construction Projects

CCR Magazine

As the trend in commercial construction continues to emerge, the need for energy conservation in buildings has become more pressing. There are more advanced insulation solutions that save on energy while enhancing the functionality and ecological friendliness of commercial buildings.

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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

Construction Specifier

In addition, a mezzanine is suspended from the ceiling above the 7.32-m Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver equivalency. Energy efficient facade with high-performance low-emissivity glass , insulative and light weight plaster clad walls, and light-colored reflective roof. Water conservation.

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New IBC rules for insulation in unvented enclosed roof framing assemblies

Construction Specifier

Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. Applicable roofing assemblies. Toumanios, PE.