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Harnessing the wind: Unique roof design offers a myriad of benefits

Introduced in 1986, the negative pressure roof system remains a niche design in the single-ply roofing industry. Also referred to as a ‘wind-vented’ roof, the science behind the system is simple. When an air seal is formed using a newly installed single-ply membrane, a low pressure condition is created on the underside of the roof. Any moisture in the existing wet roof insulation is pulled up through perimeter roof vents.

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The state of energy efficiency: IECC and the building enclosure

The author provides an overview of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), discusses how and why the requirements for the building enclosure have changed, and how the current code will impact design and construction. He explores how climate influences design, the need to control air and water in an enclosure assembly, and the rationale behind reducing the percentage of glass on façades.

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Next-generation precast insulated wall panels

Research is ongoing to advance precast concrete insulated wall panel technology by developing materials and design to double its thermal performance and reduce weight by half without increasing costs. The main goal of this project is to promote passive envelope technologies for improving energy efficiency in new construction.

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