Building Envelope
Manufacturer’s focus on manufacturing, industrial buildings
Manufacturing and industrial facilities have some unusual engineering requirements, especially air handling, power needs, and fire/life safety systems. Two manufacturers provide feedback and advice.
Integrate windows to achieve energy performance
Here are the top 5 myths about the building façade and its impact on operations.
Using the AEDG in large hospitals
To achieve energy efficiency in a hospital, engineers should fully understand the Advanced Energy Design Guide.
NEBB building enclosure testing seminar
NEBB's seminar on Building Enclosure Testing (BET) will be held Sept. 9 to 11 at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Washington, D.C.
NEBB conference presentations available
The 2013 NEBB Conference presentations are available to download from NEBB's website.
Building envelope: Testing and commissioning best practices
Due to the increased interest in high-performance buildings, more attention is being paid to how envelope assemblies affect interior comfort and energy performance.
Commissioning best practices for building performance
Follow these best practices to ensure a building meets the performance standards required by the owner and design engineer.
Commissioning HVAC systems thoroughly
By examining all aspects of the HVAC system and its components—from design through commissioning—the system will run more efficiently and effectively.
Lab-planning details that matter
If a researcher is struggling to perform a particular task, making a change to the architectural details of the lab space can help improve productivity.