By Benjamin Meyer

In the ever-changing landscape of modern construction, owners and designers are facing an onset of challenges when it comes to building for resilience. Changes in energy codes, increasingly unpredictable weather events, and a growing understanding that rebuilding has significant embodied carbon implications make building for resilience more pertinent than ever. Defined by AIA as “mitigating risk for hazards, shock, and stresses and adapting to changing conditions,” building for resilience means going beyond … Continue reading Seal the deal: Air- and water-resistive barriers (AWBs)