Dextall Prefabricated Wall Systems: Navigating NYC’s Local Law 11 & 97

Posted by NYPH , January 2, 2024 -

[embed]https://youtu.be/ZsDLTpcIHRU[/embed] COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation will focus on Dextall’s prefabricated wall systems and navigating New York City’s Local Law 11 & 97 challenges in mid-to-high-rise buildings. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Introduce key challenges associated with NYC Local Law 11 & 97. Identify the advantages of Dextall’s ventilated rainscreen offerings. Overview of the thermal values Dextall’s insulated wall panels offer. Highlight current research and development projects. Learn to reduce embodied carbon through technology…

Designing with Structural Thermal Breaks

Posted by NYPH , May 24, 2023 -

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtq3nADTOJM[/embed] COURSE DESCRIPTION: Concrete slabs and steel beams that project through the building envelope, such as those used in the construction of balconies, canopies and parapets, break the insulation layer and create thermal bridging. Incorporating a thermal break within structural elements significantly improves the thermal performance of building envelopes and helps avoid costly issues down the road. This course discusses solutions to thermally separate the external components from the insulated…