🌟 “Home of the Year” Showcase: Dublin Gem Transformed 🌟

Posted by Partel , April 17, 2024 - Construction, Industry News, Projects

Have you seen the recent "Home of the Year" episode? Featured was a 71sqm house in Dublin that has undergone a remarkable transformation. This project, designed by Cameron Lee from Goodwin and Lee Architects and brought to life by Dalvac Construction, has not only reached an A1 BER rating but has also captured the hearts of its residents. 🌱 Elevating Indoor Air Quality 🌱 Read More

Exciting Developments in Donegal!

Posted by Partel , April 16, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

We recently visited Donegal for a special video recording session onsite with Brian Grant from Newtownstewart Ltd and the experts from Top Drone Services. 🏗️ It was a pleasure to witness the application of our selected high-performance solutions— VARA PLUS ECO, EXOPERM MONO SA 250 membranes, and CONEXO MULTISEAL tape. These products are being utilized to push the boundaries of passive house standards in the challenging and exposed conditions near…

Project – Clutch City Passive

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 12, 2024 - Member News, Projects

Post by: David Edgar I am so proud to have been involved with Jesse Hunt on this project. It was our first Passive House build. We had a great time working together and it was a great success! We are on to more builds and dedicated to building Passive only! Once you build with this level of quality you can never go back! The Passive House certification process from energy…

We were excited to join New York Passive House at the NY Build Show

Posted by Ingui Architecture , April 12, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

We were excited to join New York Passive House at the NY Build Show. Amy Failla, from our office, presented alongside her fellow NYPH board members Adina Banayan and Todd Kimmel. They discussed their broad experiences with Passive House and its intersection with the changing energy codes and legislation in NYC. It was a packed crowd, and a vibrant networking session followed with lots of attendees' questions. Thank you to…

RAiNA Symposium – Rainscreens & Sustainability

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 11, 2024 - Energy, Events

  RAiNA has extend an invitation to you and your organization to attend the upcoming RAiNA Education Symposium on Rainscreens and Sustainability, with a discount code DESIGN24, bringing your pass to $150, a savings of $95.   Date: Monday May 6, 2024 Time: 8:30AM - 5:45pm; Networking Event starts at 6:00pm at The Capital Burger Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, VA   This symposium promises to be an enriching experience, focusing…

Blocks created using naturally occurring microalgae

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 9, 2024 - Architects, Member News

AZURE Media delves into our Bio-Block Spiral installation with Prometheus Materials in its latest issue, highlighting its role as a zero-carbon alternative to conventional concrete masonry units. The blocks are created using naturally occurring microalgae combined with water, sunlight, and CO2 in a patent-pending process to create a material chemically similar to coral reefs and oyster shells. "Coral reefs occupy only a tiny fraction of the ocean floor, yet they…

Our legendary OBEX CORTEX 0500FR ISM (Interface Sealing Membrane) has officially achieved Passive House Certification

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 5, 2024 - Construction, Member News, Products

We're pleased to announce that our 0500FR is now among the elite ranks of products that meet the rigorous, energy-efficient standards required for Passive House certification. This milestone is not just a win for us, but another step forward towards more sustainable construction and design. https://bit.ly/3V5qqnc Why does Passive House matter? Passive House is more than just a standard; it's a commitment to energy efficiency, comfort, and reducing ecological footprints.…

Five Case Studies on Drone-assisted Enclosure Surveys

Posted by Braden Kabez , April 4, 2024 - Industry News, Member News

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs, are important tools for many industries and sectors in today’s world. Applying this technology to building enclosures requires understanding the advantages and disadvantages of this tool beyond the casual backyard drone operator. Hear from a UAV Pilot-in-Command and a Building Enclosure Consultant on their experiences using drones to capture various types of building enclosure survey data to meet various building owner-driven goals. Presented at no…