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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

These stricter regulations aim to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall building performance, making air barriers a key element in todays construction practices. By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. Offering updated looks, as well as space savings and energy efficiency, todays sectional doors inspire fresh, innovative uses in commercial spaces. ft) up to 6 m (20 ft) and heights ranging from 1.2

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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Sustainable Masonry and Its Benefits Sustainable masonry refers to the use of environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient methods in brickwork, concrete block construction, and stone masonry.

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Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

The Pro Builder

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

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Elevating Education: the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

Witchger School of Engineering at Marian University is remarkable not only for its state-of-the-art design, but also for its purpose in addressing the ongoing challenges of recruiting talented students to the fields of engineering and advanced manufacturing.

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Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space

BDC Network

Unlocking Sustainability: Smart Access in the Coworking Space 1 kcichowicz Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 Office Buildings Smart building technologies, including modern access control systems, are transforming coworking spaces by advancing sustainability initiatives and offering new ways to create and operate efficient working spaces.

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Air curtains effectiveness: Preventing wildfire smoke ingress at doorways

Construction Specifier

They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways. After HVAC systems, which introduce outdoor air in supply air as mandated by ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Air curtains may be a piece of the solution.