Decoding Efficiency: A Partel Perspective on New Government Guidelines for Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

Posted by Partel , February 12, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News, Policy

- Dara McGowan 1. Moisture Management in Traditional Buildings: A Critical Analysis Identifying driving rain as the largest single source of moisture for traditional buildings is extremely important. This is the elephant in the room when it comes to internal insulation approaches and has been highlighted as a concern by our technical team on numerous retrofit projects. While there are solutions to this problem, it is one that requires serious…

Partel revolutionises ECO membranes with a new product launch

Posted by Partel , January 29, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

We are excited to announce the official launch of our two new paper-based ECO membrane products: IZOPERM Plus ECO – a paper-based sustainable vapor control layer membrane & VARA Plus ECO is a paper-based smart ecological vapor control layer membrane. They promote eco-responsible and environmentally conscious construction methods with a solid focus on facilitating a lower environmental impact in buildings. Providing a solution for internal applications, improving internal air quality,…

The original structural thermal break turns 40

Posted by Schöck North America , January 29, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

This month, Schöck celebrates the 40th anniversary of Isokorb® structural thermal breaks. Eberhard Schöck, the company's founder, revolutionized the construction industry in 1983 with his invention for minimizing thermal bridges on projecting components, such as balconies, canopies, and parapets. The load-bearing thermal insulation element broke ground regarding building physics, economy, and design. "The invention of Schöck Isokorb® structural thermal breaks was one of the most important milestones in the company's…

The Pro Clima Advantage

Posted by 475 High Performance Building Supply , January 29, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

Pro Clima is a world leader in airtight systems that simultaneously optimize air and moisture control, manufacturing vapor intelligent membranes, adhesives, tapes, and more. They developed and sold the world’s first smart vapor retarders under the brand ‘B.I. Baupappen started in 1985 and has continued to innovate cutting-edge ecological building materials ever since. 475 High Performance Building Supply has proudly been the exclusive supplier of Pro Clima products in North…

FERO’s FAST Thermal Bracket Concealed Clip Lintel System used on window arches

Posted by NYPH , January 29, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

Seeing FERO’s custom arches progress from design to drawings to installation is always rewarding. The main façade of this development includes oversized arched windows framed by corbelled brickwork, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. FERO FAST Thermal Brackets™ can be used in any wall assembly and are designed to solve all your masonry and stone veneer wall challenges. Contact FERO at engineering@ferocorp.com to design thermally broken, energy-efficient…

Alpen Retrofit Window Project Receives Department of Energy’s Retro 30 Award

Posted by Alpen High Performance Products , January 23, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

Pacific Tower retrofit was recognized as the 1st secondary window upgrade project in the US to achieve 30%+ building shell performance improvement. LOUISVILLE, Colo., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), the leading American manufacturer of high efficiency window technologies for commercial and residential markets, today announced a retrofit project, the Pacific Tower in Vancouver, WA, as a recipient of the Department of Energy’s 2023 Retro 30…

Albemarle Road Retrofit Brooklyn, New York

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

New York City has set some of the most aggressive targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. Its buildings, both commercial and residential, contribute to nearly 70 percent of the city’s carbon emissions. The Climate Mobilization Act of 2019 includes several bills that target buildings greater than 25,000 square feet as they are responsible for 30 percent of those emissions; the legislation mandates a 40 percent reduction…

Project Highlights – 425 Grand Concourse

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

The largest, most advanced Passive House public-housing residence in North America to date. Won Best Overall Project award at the 2022 Phius Passive Project Design Competition. Incorporated thermal breaks to prevent thermal bridging at the terrace, rooftop trellis, entranceway canopy and sunshades. Passive House mixed-income housing high rise insulates with structural thermal breaks Award-winning Bronx housing development provides mixed-income residents with comfort, luxury, and efficiency. Learn More

Transparent, self-adhered, airtight membrane, for temporary weather protection of CLT, NLT, and Mass Timber

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

The rise in interest in mass timber construction (CLT, NLT, dowel laminated timber) is encouraging for those interested in viable low-carbon alternatives to concrete and steel. Pro Clima’s forward-thinking R&D Department supports this development in sustainable construction by producing innovative materials that fit leading-edge sustainable building methods. Read More

Stainless Steel DURUS trays mark a new era of performance in brick trays.

Posted by NYPH , January 16, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

Rainscreen Assembly and Water Management Care is taken to allow for as much egress of water and moisture management as possible. The environment for a rainscreen façade assembly can be at times wet, cold, or dry. Each DURUS tray has uniform and continuous drainage holes that will provide maximum egress of incidental moisture and water.  The two-inch-wide cavity creates continuous convection air flow within the cavity to keep components as…