Conventional Roof Assemblies: An Update to a Six-Year Monitoring Study March 20, 2020 Conventional Roof Assemblies: An Update to a Six-Year Monitoring Study Jun Tatara; Christopher Marleau; Lorne Ricketts, PEng; and Graham Finch, PEng RDH Building Science Inc. 433 Still Creek Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada 604-873-1181 • lricketts@rdh.com IIBEC 2020 Virtual International Conve ntion & Trade Show | June 12-14, 2020 R icke tts et al. | 233 […] Read More
Applying Recent Building and Energy Code Advancements for Durable and Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures March 18, 2020 Applying Recent Building and Energy Code Advancements for Durable and Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures Jay H. Crandell, PE Applied Building Technology Group 1236 Bast Lane, Shady Side, MD 20764 301-466-7420 • jcrandell@aresconsulting.biz IIBEC 2020 Virtual International Conve ntion & Trade Show | June 12-14, 2020 Crandell | 77 Jay Crandell has over 30 years of experience […] Read More
Modified Bitumen Can Both Look Good and Be ‘Cool’ January 01, 2020 The Cool Roof Rating Council, Title 24, reflectivity, emissivity, and cool roofs are all “hot topics” related to current roofing materials and/or systems— particularly in warmer climates and geographic areas implementing related ordinances. The color of roof surfaces and their solar reflectance characteristics have become important components in the material selection of roof coverings and […] Read More
Re-examining the Energy Efficiency of Built-Up Roofing and Modified-Bitumen Roof Systems November 14, 2019 Re-examining the Energy Efficiency of Built-Up Roofing and Modified-Bitumen Roof Systems André Desjarlais, ASTM Fellow; and Kaushik Biswas Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008, MS-6070, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Phone: 865-574-0022 • desjarlaisa@ornl.gov Building Enclosure Symposium • NovembeBEr 11-12, 2019 D Desjarlais and Biswas • 23 Abstract Built-up roofing (BUR) and modified-bitumen (mod-bit) roofing […] Read More
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFS): A Durable Option for Mid-Rise Construction October 10, 2019 ABSTRACT Combining reinforced concrete with rigid insulation, insulating concrete forms (ICFs) provide a durable option for mid-rise apartments (Figure 1), condos, hotels, and dormitories. With increased attention to occupant safety and comfort, design professionals can take advantage of concrete’s inherent disaster resilience, fire resistance, and noise reduction qualities. The thermal properties of ICFs offer building […] Read More
Estimating the Energy, Economic, and Durability Benefits of Installing an Air Barrier System in Commercial Buildings Using a Web-Based Calculator September 10, 2019 3 6 • I I B E C I n t e r f a ce S e p t e m be r 2 0 1 9 Photo Credit: Pixabay image by Pexels. ABSTRACT Uncontrolled heat, air, and moisture transfer through the building enclosure has a significant impact on energy usage, comfort, indoor air […] Read More
Codification Efforts on the Climate-Resilient Design of Commercial Roofs and Wall Assemblies September 10, 2019 1 8 • I I B E C I n t e r f a ce S e p t e m be r 2 0 1 9 ABSTRACT This article highlights recent Canadian advancements towards codification efforts on the climate-resilient design of commercial roofs and wall assemblies. The roofing advancements on climate resilience have […] Read More
Two Fire Stations; Very Different Results May 15, 2019 Two Fire Stations; Very Different Results Timothy A. Mills, PE TAM Consultants, Inc. 4350 New Town Avenue, Suite 203, Williamsburg, VA 23188 Phone: 757-564-4434 • E-mail: tmills@tamconsultants.com RC I I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v e n t i o n a n d […] Read More
Seeking Solutions to Cost-Effectively Insulate an Existing Wall Assembly May 15, 2019 Seeking Solutions to Cost-Effectively Insulate an Existing Wall Assembly André Desjarlais, FASTM; and Kaushik Biswas Oak Ridge National Laboratory P.O. Box 2008, MS-6070, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Phone: 865-574-0022 • E-mail: desjarlaisa@ornl.gov Douglas Smith NanoPore Inc. RC I I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n v […] Read More
Weathering the Storm: Climate Change, Buildings, and the Passive House Standards May 15, 2019 Weathering the Storm: Climate Change, Buildings, and the Passive House Standard Jennifer Hogan, RRO, CET, Certified Passive House Consultant, LEED AP Pretium Engineering 4903 Thomas Alton Blvd., Suite 201, Burlington, ON L7M 0W8 Phone: 905-333-6550 • E-mail: Jennifer.hogan@pretiumanderson.com RC I I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o […] Read More
