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We are thrilled to announce that Morris Adjmi has been recognized as ICFF’s Designer of the Year! This is a tremendous honor for Morris and the entire MA team, whose collective passion and talent are at the heart of all that the firm has accomplished. Watch the interview below and visit the news release on ICFF's website to learn more. Read More
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
, January 23, 2024 - Architects, Member News
Partner Darby Curtis, AIA has been appointed to the AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Knowledge Community Leadership Group. Darby’s work on justice-informed design over the last 30 years has focused on publicly funded projects with nonprofits committed to serving those affected by the criminal justice system. Read More
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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…
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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
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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
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We are pleased to announce that the public beta for designPH v2.2 (IP / units switcher) is now available for download. This brings the possibility of live switching of unit systems, so the total heat balance calculation and entries of material properties can be viewed in alternative unit systems. Read More
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Buildings Breakthrough: “Near-zero emission and resilient buildings are the new normal by 2030.” Breakthrough Agenda context At COP26 in November 2021, 45 world leaders, whose governments collectively represent over 70% of global GDP, launched the Breakthrough Agenda, aiming at strengthening international collaboration on decarbonizing high-emitting sectors (Transport, Power, Hydrogen, Steel, and Agriculture) and making clean technologies and sustainable solutions the most affordable, accessible and attractive option in all regions by 2030.…
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