At GWWO, the evaluation of the building envelope starts early in the design process. We believe that an interdisciplinary approach to design is inclusive of building systems and is essential to ...

Boulder Community Health’s West Medical Building, with its hybrid vacuum-insulated glass installation and two inches of continuous rigid insulation, and the Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington, Va.

Wall facade systems are vital in improving the energy efficiency of a building, integrating creative design and performance ...

The industry has made significant strides in increasing home efficiency, particularly by making the building envelope tighter.

BOULDER, Colo., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights evaluates the market for energy efficient building envelope technologies and focuses on three key components: roof ...

Two air source heat pumps installed on the exterior of a house. Stock.adobe.com photo by Nimur. As an architect, much of my career has revolved around creating buildings that Maryland’s families and ...

The building envelope, the barrier between the interior and exterior environments, plays a central role in enhancing energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and overall building performance. In both ...

High-performance building envelopes are rewriting the playbook for HVAC contractors — as buildings are getting more airtight and insulation more robust, loads drop and demand curves flatten, meaning ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the necessity of mitigating the effects of climate change. The built environment is a particular offender. Consider this: The energy used to build and operate our ...

The construction industry today faces a complex set of challenges. Material costs continue to rise, labor shortages persist, and project timelines are under increasing pressure. These trends are ...