Akira Window Connection: Pathways to Thinner Exterior Walls Akira Window Connection – a market ready punched window installation method that nearly eliminates window transition thermal bridging. This innovation helps reduce […]
Achieving a High-Performance Air Barrier System Air Barriers are an extremely important component of a high-performance building enclosure system. For the most part, these systems are non-maintainable components and repairs […]
Commissioning the Air Barrier The IECC 2021 requires air barrier commissioning and/or whole building air tests as part of the code compliancy pathways. The process is an essential step to […]
Building Envelope Solutions: Building Code Compliance for Fire, Air, Water, and Vapor This presentation discusses the key Building Code and Industry Standards for meeting fire, air, water, and vapor requirements […]
POSTPONED Sink or Swim: Effective Natatorium Envelope Design Thru Case Study Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks involved in designing roof and wall assemblies over pools […]
This interactive panel discussion will address shop drawing submittals and their role in construction. The speaker panel will have representative from legal, architectural, installer, and general contractor backgrounds who will […]
Testing the Boundaries: Quality Control Options for Air Barrier Installation Air barriers separate conditioned air from unconditioned air, improving energy efficiency and limiting the risk of unintended moisture migration via […]
What the Heck Happened, A Case Study in a New Building's Stucco Gone Wrong A recently constructed charter elementary school had a huge problem. Their new stucco of about 8 […]
BECx Fundamentals: What It Is and Why It Matters This session provides a summary of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx), focusing on its role in delivering the building owner's vision by […]
We are excited to host a free virtual educational webinar in November, but need your help. Our speaker, Adam Ugliuzza, will be hosting an open forum, focusing on curtainwall details […]
Pitfalls and Challenges to Avoid in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgements Engineering Analysis is a necessary tool to provide the fire protection and safety of our buildings. The exponential number of […]
Moisture Defects in Buildings - A Sick Building Pandemic Poor air quality caused by water damage and mold is contributing to increasing health burdens on occupants of buildings of every […]
