Abstract: Existing buildings represent an opportunity for environmentally responsible design due to their tremendous embodied energy and, in many cases, their proven longevity. However, renovations to existing buildings, especially those with...
Abstract: The renovation and reuse of existing buildings and materials is a cornerstone of sustainable building practice. Masonry buildings, many of which are over a hundred years old, are good candidates for renovation and reuse because they...
Effective 1 January 2010, the 2008 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (CBEES) incorporated new minimum standards with respect to exterior wall design and construction. The general consensus in Northern California and similar climates...
Utilizing an inverted roofing assembly in which insulation is installed above the waterproofing membrane improves the waterproofing performance of vegetative roof assemblies compared to other common design approaches. This improved waterproofing...
Air leakage through the building enclosure can have a significant impact on heating and cooling,loads. Unfortunately, the measurement of air leakage through enclosure systems and components can be very difficult in practice. Inaccurate...
As energy resources are diminished, energy costs increase, and the detrimental environmental effects of combustion emissions become more pronounced and better understood, optimizing building energy performance becomes essential to building owners...
Abstract: Data and analysis of in-situ thermal monitoring reveal that the repair of aging steel windows offers the opportunity to retain historic building fabric and secure a level of energy performance that can match or exceed that of modern...
Abstract: Building owners, designers, and contractors are becoming increasingly aware of the effect of the building enclosure on energy use. With rare exception, however, green building rating systems, energy standards like ASHRAE 90.1, and...
The combination of ever-increasing owner program requirements, focus on energy-efficient buildings, and expanded architectural design options makes building construction more complicated every day. Architectural features, use of multiple wall...
Buildings in the U.S. are responsible for nearly 50% of the total, nationwide energy consumption and approximately 35% of total CO2 emissions. Further, CO2 production from buildings is increasing at a greater rate than both industry and...