Articles, tagged with "building envelope", page 1
09th February 2012
In contrast to traditional masonry construction, timber house construction is light in weight which allows the building envelope to heat up very quickly. In a house, where heating is intermittent, this fast response can result in increased comfort and ene...
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Author:
David Stoppard
07th February 2012
Passive houses are very well insulated, virtually airtight, buildings which minimize energy loss and improve occupant comfort. Passive house design considers the entire life-cycle of the building and uses a variety of 'passive' building solutions to elimi...
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Author:
David Stoppard
31st January 2012
Air Tightness
It is important for homes to achieve a high level of air tightness in order to maintain energy efficiency and provide comfort for occupants. Successful airtight building stems from an attention to detail at both the design and constructi...
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Author:
David Stoppard
17th January 2012
Business and building owners often face a dilemma when considering replacing or updating their HVAC system. Although operating an energy efficient HVAC system saves money for business and building owners in the long run, many are scared off by significan...
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Author:
CWouden
13th December 2011
A green building is a building which has been selected for its qualities of sustainability and reducing impact on the environment. This can be achieved through;
1. Selecting materials fore their sustainability
2. Ensuring energy efficiency
3. Des...
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Author:
Anna
18th November 2011
When will a 6-Star energy rating become the new standard in Victoria?
A 6 star energy rating for new homes, additions and alterations will be effective in Victoria as of 1 May 2011.
What if the design was done prior to May 1 2011?
If you can provide ...
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Author:
Caleb Young
14th October 2011
The real estate business has always been a busy industry and in a big city like New York, one will find that it is indeed a rewarding job despite how tiring it can get at times. Before buying or selling a property, however, you need to be careful in decid...
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Author:
merrittengineering
17th May 2011
A large number of people are having home energy audits performed on their homes. As a result, they are able to enjoy discounts and rebates that many governments are offering. With the rising cost of energy, learning which areas of your home require updati...
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Author:
Sam
03rd May 2011
Dealing with an ongoing problem
Repair to the building envelope is required if moisture is entering the home from the outside. At the same time, steps should be taken inside the home to reduce the occupants’ exposure to mold.
Step 1 — Discard moldy ...
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Author:
knock-knock
12th April 2011
The true value of a new home starts to show itself in reduced operating, insurance and maintenance costs; as well as holding a higher HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) value. Due to the significance of the savings, this means you have mor...
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Author:
noblex
08th April 2011
It is not everyday that one builds or purchases a home. And obviously it is a matter of concern and worries if you do not get the desired home or features that you had always wished for. It is not that you are not knowledgeable or do not have an idea or t...
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Author:
Artech Inspection
21st March 2011
At the heart of the concept of net zero energy is the idea that a building generates enough renewable energy on site to equal or exceed its annual energy use. To achieve this, the goal is to reduce energy needs to the lowest possible level. In the case o...
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Author:
george
18th March 2011
Introduction
To comply with the Passive House Standard, a home must have an extraordinarily airtight building envelope, among other things. One of the Passive House Standard's primary objectives is to reduce heating energy needs by 90% compared with e...
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Author:
george
15th March 2011
With energy prices rising and no sign of the rate of increase slowing, energy efficiency has never been more important. Back in October 2008, it became law to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for any property being sold in the UK. The certific...
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Author:
Kristian Westerhold
03rd March 2011
Cladding panels meet a handful of needs in the construction industry – from creating a cost effective building envelope, or fulfil a design need that might otherwise be difficult, or finally create a design aesthetic that may be difficult without using me...
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Author:
Gareth Hoyle
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