WALLTITE Technical Guide
... without insulation resulting in an airtight building envelope of low permeability, and without the need for supplementary material. The purple foam is fast to apply and quick to cure. WALLTITE therefore offers the specifier an all in one solution to meet and exceed latest Building Regulations requir ...
... without insulation resulting in an airtight building envelope of low permeability, and without the need for supplementary material. The purple foam is fast to apply and quick to cure. WALLTITE therefore offers the specifier an all in one solution to meet and exceed latest Building Regulations requir ...
Dow - Building Solutions
... the introduction of SAP ratings for new dwellings, requires designers to adopt a 'whole building' approach and to demonstrate that carbon dioxide emissions from the new building will not exceed a stipulated maximum. ...
... the introduction of SAP ratings for new dwellings, requires designers to adopt a 'whole building' approach and to demonstrate that carbon dioxide emissions from the new building will not exceed a stipulated maximum. ...
2014. Athena Guide To Whole-Building LCA In Green Building
... The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute is the pioneer of whole-building life cycle assessment (LCA) in North America. We have been a key force behind a steady uptake of LCA by the manufacturers of construction materials and, more recently, by an increasing number of building designers. Since our ...
... The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute is the pioneer of whole-building life cycle assessment (LCA) in North America. We have been a key force behind a steady uptake of LCA by the manufacturers of construction materials and, more recently, by an increasing number of building designers. Since our ...
Thermal Bridging Solutions
... details for mid- and high-rise construction. Energy modeling can also be completed on individual sections of buildings, such as windows or other targeted areas, using software programs. These programs model the individual elements of the building section and calculate the heat transfer across the se ...
... details for mid- and high-rise construction. Energy modeling can also be completed on individual sections of buildings, such as windows or other targeted areas, using software programs. These programs model the individual elements of the building section and calculate the heat transfer across the se ...
MODERN SEISMIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR CIVIL AND
... it is noted that, nowadays, even for non-strategic buildings they are frequently more valuable than the structure itself and quite vulnerable to seismic vibrations (let’s think at computers, other sophisticated equipment, masterpieces, high tech products, etc.). Last but not least, it has to be stre ...
... it is noted that, nowadays, even for non-strategic buildings they are frequently more valuable than the structure itself and quite vulnerable to seismic vibrations (let’s think at computers, other sophisticated equipment, masterpieces, high tech products, etc.). Last but not least, it has to be stre ...
Supporting the Eindhoven University of Technology to
... existing buildings, real measurement data is available for each one of these buildings. This data has been extracted from the real estate servers as well as MYA [27] documents and AER [19]–[26]. Only measurement data since 2002 are needed since that is when the ATES was applied. The year 2011 will b ...
... existing buildings, real measurement data is available for each one of these buildings. This data has been extracted from the real estate servers as well as MYA [27] documents and AER [19]–[26]. Only measurement data since 2002 are needed since that is when the ATES was applied. The year 2011 will b ...
Thermal Performance of Tropical Atrium
... Natural ventilation of the atrium can decrease negative impacts of overheating in internal spaces. In naturally ventilated buildings, the heat at the top of the atrium exits by the wind driving force and stack effect. Indeed, the stack effect lifts air from the lower part of the atrium to the top se ...
... Natural ventilation of the atrium can decrease negative impacts of overheating in internal spaces. In naturally ventilated buildings, the heat at the top of the atrium exits by the wind driving force and stack effect. Indeed, the stack effect lifts air from the lower part of the atrium to the top se ...
Health Building Note 00-01: General design
... healthcare planners. It is intended particularly for those who are new to this work and also to patients or their advocates who may be requested to become involved. It may also be helpful for commissioning organisations and regulators, giving an overall picture of the design issues and future-proofi ...
... healthcare planners. It is intended particularly for those who are new to this work and also to patients or their advocates who may be requested to become involved. It may also be helpful for commissioning organisations and regulators, giving an overall picture of the design issues and future-proofi ...
Condensation in Buildings – Part 2
... The steady state method should be regarded as an assessment tool, suitable for comparing different constructions and assessing the effects of modifications rather than as an accurate prediction tool. However, the results of a simple steady state calculation should still be used as one tool in the an ...
... The steady state method should be regarded as an assessment tool, suitable for comparing different constructions and assessing the effects of modifications rather than as an accurate prediction tool. However, the results of a simple steady state calculation should still be used as one tool in the an ...
12 Chapter 2 - General Design Principles 2.1
... This Chapter provides general design principles that should be considered in the design of all development. Certain guidelines may only apply to non-residential projects depending on whether a proposed project includes specific features. ...
... This Chapter provides general design principles that should be considered in the design of all development. Certain guidelines may only apply to non-residential projects depending on whether a proposed project includes specific features. ...
Air Transport in Building Envelope and Construction Process
... example, electricity and HVAC), joints against steel and concrete, windows, floor structures. Consequences: Most often mentioned at the building site are energy loss and draughts. Others, such as damage investigators, are of course more detailed in their replies, and in addition mainly mention moist ...
... example, electricity and HVAC), joints against steel and concrete, windows, floor structures. Consequences: Most often mentioned at the building site are energy loss and draughts. Others, such as damage investigators, are of course more detailed in their replies, and in addition mainly mention moist ...
Reconsidering the Approach towards Determining Overall Building
... Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. As an example, in ASHRAE Standard 90.1, U-value tables, steel-stud-framed wall assembly U-factors are “clearwall” U-factors (Kosny and Desjarlais 1994; Christian and Kosny 1996), where thermal bridging elements are considered at e ...
... Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. As an example, in ASHRAE Standard 90.1, U-value tables, steel-stud-framed wall assembly U-factors are “clearwall” U-factors (Kosny and Desjarlais 1994; Christian and Kosny 1996), where thermal bridging elements are considered at e ...
Drift demand on facades - Australian Earthquake Engineering Society
... structures. However a simplified approach is required to calculate the maximum in-plane drift demand and assess the performance of façades. A detail approach is not considered practical since façade engineers are given limited structural information on the building. This paper addresses three key is ...
... structures. However a simplified approach is required to calculate the maximum in-plane drift demand and assess the performance of façades. A detail approach is not considered practical since façade engineers are given limited structural information on the building. This paper addresses three key is ...
North Carolina Building Code Council
... in place and braced, all debris and water is removed and before any concrete is placed. 107.1.2 Under-slab inspection. Under-slab inspection, as appropriate, shall be made after all materials and equipment to be concealed by the concrete slab are completed. 107.1.3 Foundation inspection, crawl space ...
... in place and braced, all debris and water is removed and before any concrete is placed. 107.1.2 Under-slab inspection. Under-slab inspection, as appropriate, shall be made after all materials and equipment to be concealed by the concrete slab are completed. 107.1.3 Foundation inspection, crawl space ...
Staff Report - City of Morro Bay
... include the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. For the purposes of this section, buildings shall be considered separate when: 1. The fire separation distance as defined in CBC Sec. 702.1 is not less than that permitted in CBC Table 705.8 where unprotected opening ...
... include the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. For the purposes of this section, buildings shall be considered separate when: 1. The fire separation distance as defined in CBC Sec. 702.1 is not less than that permitted in CBC Table 705.8 where unprotected opening ...
WICONA and Sapa: Joining forces
... most of their desires and ideas about materials and design can be implemented in an optimum manner. This is even truer if the partnership has already proved successful in the past, as with WICONA, the premium brand for aluminium profiles within the Sapa Building System (SBS), and Plaza Estates GmbH ...
... most of their desires and ideas about materials and design can be implemented in an optimum manner. This is even truer if the partnership has already proved successful in the past, as with WICONA, the premium brand for aluminium profiles within the Sapa Building System (SBS), and Plaza Estates GmbH ...
Historic District Design Guidelines
... Objectives of the Design Guidelines The La Grange Historic District Design Guidelines have been created to assist property owners and tenants of historic buildings in maintaining, preserving and enhancing the character of their property. The guidelines are also intended to assist architects, enginee ...
... Objectives of the Design Guidelines The La Grange Historic District Design Guidelines have been created to assist property owners and tenants of historic buildings in maintaining, preserving and enhancing the character of their property. The guidelines are also intended to assist architects, enginee ...
Impact of sustainable office buildings on occupant`s comfort and
... development of sustainable buildings this then means that the original plan to erect such buildings is revised or cancelled. Even though the topic of sustainable construction is well known in the business, and widely discussed in research and practice, the additional investment costs for sustainable ...
... development of sustainable buildings this then means that the original plan to erect such buildings is revised or cancelled. Even though the topic of sustainable construction is well known in the business, and widely discussed in research and practice, the additional investment costs for sustainable ...
AHFC Raters Manual - Alaska Association of Energy Professionals
... The Rater Agreement spells out the terms and conditions of the Energy Rater’s authorization to prepare and submit home energy ratings to AHFC. It also incorporates the provisions of applicable regulations and this Rater Manual. A sample Rater Agreement is available at http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/ice ...
... The Rater Agreement spells out the terms and conditions of the Energy Rater’s authorization to prepare and submit home energy ratings to AHFC. It also incorporates the provisions of applicable regulations and this Rater Manual. A sample Rater Agreement is available at http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/ice ...
formulating a building climate classification
... the climate challenge labels identified by the IEA ‗country champions‘. Unlike the proposed classification they do not take into account the nature of the building or the local building code requirements to meet the challenges of the climate. Categorising all buildings in a particular location to ha ...
... the climate challenge labels identified by the IEA ‗country champions‘. Unlike the proposed classification they do not take into account the nature of the building or the local building code requirements to meet the challenges of the climate. Categorising all buildings in a particular location to ha ...
Ensuring Best Practice for Passive Fire Protection in Buildings
... designed to restrict the growth and spread of fire allowing the occupants to escape or the firefighters to do their job. Such protection is either provided by the materials from which the building is constructed, or is added to the building to enhance its fire resistance. Most passive fire protectio ...
... designed to restrict the growth and spread of fire allowing the occupants to escape or the firefighters to do their job. Such protection is either provided by the materials from which the building is constructed, or is added to the building to enhance its fire resistance. Most passive fire protectio ...
User Guide for Hospitals
... guides accompanying them. This guide is specifically for the design and construction of new hospitals. EDGE is an innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. ...
... guides accompanying them. This guide is specifically for the design and construction of new hospitals. EDGE is an innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. ...
Trends and innovations in high-rise buildings over the past decade
... Innovative construction methods also shortened the construction time so that for the owner the cost of developing a new high-rise building could be reduced. Other considerations for the design of high-rise buildings including the damping system, fire design and emergency egress also have some chang ...
... Innovative construction methods also shortened the construction time so that for the owner the cost of developing a new high-rise building could be reduced. Other considerations for the design of high-rise buildings including the damping system, fire design and emergency egress also have some chang ...
Sustainable Design, Construction and Operation
... show that using low solar heat gain glass is the most important factor in reducing annual energy consumption for the proposed building. Looking at insulation of the envelope, our models show that increasing exterior-wall insulation beyond R-13 in a building with an 80% glass façade has an insignific ...
... show that using low solar heat gain glass is the most important factor in reducing annual energy consumption for the proposed building. Looking at insulation of the envelope, our models show that increasing exterior-wall insulation beyond R-13 in a building with an 80% glass façade has an insignific ...
97-04
... purchased by construction contractors for special purpose buildings qualify for the replacement capital equipment refund only if there is a valid purchasing agent relationship between the owner and the contractor. (Refer to Revenue Notice #96-08 for further information.) Equipment or machinery used ...
... purchased by construction contractors for special purpose buildings qualify for the replacement capital equipment refund only if there is a valid purchasing agent relationship between the owner and the contractor. (Refer to Revenue Notice #96-08 for further information.) Equipment or machinery used ...