On 12 May 2020, the updated New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) will go into effect with several significant changes. It is important for building owners and project stakeholders to be aware of what is changing and understand what is required to meet the new code moving forward.
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Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) is a buzzword within the construction industry. As a result, it is used in many different ways with various scopes of work. BECx is discussed in California Title 24,...
On 3 October 2016, the updated New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) will go into effect. These new requirements represent a major step forward for the city’s carbon reduction goals by driving greater building efficiency, but also place stricter guidelines on the architecture and engineering industry with essentially no transition period. It is important for building owners and project stakeholders to be aware of what is changing and understand what will be required to meet the new code moving forward.
Deferred maintenance, occupant comfort, and the pursuit of carbon footprint reduction are some motivating factors for building owners to renovate existing and historic buildings. Renovations may include replacing fenestration, adding...
Eric K. Olson presented, “Strategies for Energy-Efficient and Fire-Resistant Building Enclosure Details,” at the RCI 30th International Convention & Trade Show on 9 March, 2105 in San Antonio, Texas. The presentation and...
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This article will review the current Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) standards and perceptions of the BECx process, outline the specific quality assurance/quality control provisions it...
The Association of Preservation Technology’s Annual Conference was held at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City on 26-29 October 2014. David J. Artigas attended the conference and presented research titled “An Unfair Reputation: The Energy Performance of Mid-century Glass-and-Steel Curtain Wall Buildings.”
The building industry is continually moving toward higher insulation levels and continuous insulation. Many building codes and standards recognize that thermally massive buildings need less insulation because they can store and gradually release...
Many cities and states have recognized the huge opportunity for energy savings in existing buildings, and have begun initiatives specifically targeting existing buildings. Though more slow to develop, approaches such as removing energy code...