A Framework to Determine a Climate-Dependent Durability Index for the Building Enclosure September 19, 2024 A Framework to Determine a Climate-Dependent Durability Index for the Building Enclosure BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS are exposed to extreme weather shocks. Currently, component properties are measured based on existing standards. The majority of standards account for neither the occurrences of weather shocks nor variations in the climate zones. The development of a protocol combining […] Read More
Through the Lens of Time: A Longitudinal Review of Energy Efficiency September 19, 2024 Through the Lens of Time: A Longitudinal Review of Energy Efficiency THE UNITED NATIONS’ Sustainable Development Report 20221 ranks the US 41st out of 163 nations based on the 2022 SDG Index score of 74.6 (SDG Index is an assessment of the country’s overall performance on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs], giving equal […] Read More
Historic Industrial Building Reuse and the Building Enclosure August 02, 2024 The Industrial Revolution in the US brought about large-scale facilities throughout the country, but over time, these facilities were often abandoned due to shifting industries. With a focus on sustainability and preservation, reuse of these facilities has become more prevalent. Read More
Code Changes Affecting the Building Enclosure in the 2024 International Building Code July 11, 2024 system that incorporates photovoltaic modules and functions as a component an integral part of the building envelope, such as roof assemblies and roof coverings, exterior wall envelopes and exterior wall coverings, and fenestration.” New definitions for ground-mounted and elevated photovoltaic support structures were added: • “PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL SYSTEM, GROUND MOUNTED. An independent photovoltaic (PV) […] Read More
May/June 2024 IIBEC Interface: Theme: 2024 International Convention and Trade Show Highlights May 15, 2024 Read More
