Atlas EnergyShield rigid wall insulation is a closed cell polyiso foam core, faced with a reflective foil facer on the front and a non-reflective acrylic-coated facer on the back.

In addition to thermal performance, the windows needed to meet the area's hurricane codes. To help the existing structure handle the fastener loads of these heavy-duty units, additional metal framing was required to reinforce the jambs without affecting the overall window sightline.

The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method. 

Kerry America Inc., a division of Ireland-based Kerry Group, conducted a company-wide evaluation of its many facilities to decide which was the best candidate for expansion

A grant from the Department of Energy pushes a sustainable building at a Michigan university from LEED Gold to LEED Platinum.

Part II of a two-part series examines how German policies support high-performance innovations.

Not too many years ago, hydronic floor heating systems were all the rage with the hip-green crowd.

Partnering with Stantec to design the first NetZero energy precast concrete homes in North America, the team has targeted LEED Platinum certification.

Polyurethane insulation products continue to evolve and grow in popularity because of the thermal resistance values.