Insulation and the Technology Behind It
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As with many building product sectors, new technologies are continuously developing, and insulation is no exception. In addition to well-established, proven products like fiber glass and rock and slag wool, the industry has experienced the evolution of various types of rigid board insulations, cellulose, and, more recently, foam insulations, including some that claim to be bio-based materials. Research has spawned the introduction of new insulation technologies, such as nano materials. |
The AIA Small Project Awards Program, now in its fifth year, was established to recognize small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work and to promote excellence in small-project design.
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Commitment to Alternative Workplace Strategies Driven by Economic Landscape
The economic landscape has ushered in a more mobile workforce at a faster pace with an overall shrinking corporate footprint.
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Only 12 percent of firms plan to offer summer hours this year, according to the latest By the Numbers survey, a monthly poll featured in The Zweig HR Letter
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Creation of the Architectural Research Consortium
New Design-Build Model Contracts Raise the Bar
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Proposes New Ways of Thinking About Auditoria
The best roof insulation choice meets thermal needs, energy codes, and performance requirements, resulting in a roof system that performs well over the long term.
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A standardized insulation rating system ensures consistency, with insulating materials rated in R- and U-values.
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The Importance of Codes in Improving Energy Efficiency
In 2007, for the first time in more than 18 years, the Atlanta-based American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has proposed increases to the minimum required roof- and wall-insulation levels in Standard 90.1 (the national model energy code for commercial buildings).
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These sensors plug directly into the external input jacks of HOBO U12-006 data loggers, which are able to log current and amperage measurements unattended for days, weeks, or months at a time.
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This glass option meets code requirements of a lower visible light transmittance in many seaside locations to deter sea turtles from heading inland instead of toward the ocean.
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greenscreen green wall systems utilize plants to help increase energy efficiency by functioning as a natural exterior shading system, reducing heat build-up indoors.
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Making Room for CLA Systems
REI Saves Big with Solar
Malcolm Holzman on Design Inspiration
Energy-Efficient Lighting Design
Acoustical Wall Design
A Notable Façade Restoration
Multimedia AV Brings the '60s to Life
Designing Telepresence Spaces
The Future is Integrated Project Delivery
EnOcean Technology Sets a New Standard for Lighting
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