October 2023 Interface | Theme: The Building Enclosure September 29, 2023 October 2023 Interface | Theme: The Building Enclosure Read More
It Is Time for the Roofing Industry to Embrace Rooftop Solar September 13, 2023 IIBEC Interface September 2023 MANY OF US in the roofing industry have been brought up believing it is best to minimize the amount of equipment and penetrations on a low-sloped roof. Rooftop penetrations are common sources of leaks, and equipment on the roof leads to additional rooftop traffic and potential for damage to the roof. […] Read More
Enhancing Building Efficiency and Resilience with Solar-Reflective Walls June 06, 2023 Feature Enhancing Building Efficiency And Resilience With Solar-Reflective Walls CITIES ARE TYPICALLY hotter than surrounding suburban and rural areas. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, daytime temperatures in urban areas are about 0.6°C to 3.9°C (1°F to 7°F) higher than temperatures in outlying areas, with nighttime temperatures about 1.1°C to 2.8°C (2°F to 5°F) […] Read More
Assessing the Performance, Application, and Cost of Retrofit Wall Systems for Residential Buildings May 18, 2023 IIBEC Interface February 2023 Feature IN THE US, 39% of total energy is consumed by the building sector, and 20% of that total is attributed to residential buildings.1 Newly constructed houses built to meet modern energy codes incorporate a combination of tight, well-insulated building enclosure components, high-performing windows, controlled mechanical ventilation, and other efficient components […] Read More
Why Building Enclosures Matter March 01, 2023 Why Building Enclosures Matter from IIBEC on Vimeo. Read More
