Abstract: Providing for ventilation airflow behind wall claddings has been shown to reduce the risk of condensation due to sun-driven moisture when rain wets an absorptive exterior surface and solar radiation subsequently drives this moisture...
Abstract: Recent trends towards greener building have brought whole-building energy performance into the spotlight. Building and mechanical system designers typically use manufacturer's published R-values and U-factors in their wall and roof...
Abstract: Glazing - The vast majority of new windows, curtain walls and skylights for commercial building construction have insulating glazing for energy efficiency and comfort. This glazing Chapter is complementary to the other fenestration...
Abstract: Modern buildings are complicated assemblies complicated assemblies composed of multiple layers of lightweight materials. Consequently, these buildings behave very differently than the solid load-bearing masonry buildings of the past.|...
Abstract: Heat and moisture flow dynamics through masonry walls can vary greatly depending on wall construction and local climate. Recent concerns over mold and moisture damage to building envelopes have created a renewed need for designers to...