I don’t know who coined the phrase, “High-Performance Building” (HPB) but, whoever that individual was, he or she probably would be surprised how these three words are used to define several ...

Once an afterthought, air barriers are now essential in ensuring energy efficiency, moisture management, and occupant comfort ...

As energy codes become more stringent and building enclosure performance expectations continue to rise, accurately accounting for thermal bridging is essential to high-performance building design.

Masonry is often perceived through its weight, depth, texture, and sense of permanence. Yet these physical qualities also have several implications for the performance of a building envelope. From the ...

Entryways speak volumes about a building’s character and function. From the façade and the entry’s frame or arch to the door material and hardware, these access points can be grand and celebratory or ...

Danfoss has published a report on making the buildings-energy equation sustainable. The report, which was developed with Dr. James Freihaut, a professor of architectural engineering at The ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Sustainable Living Innovations (SLI), a Seattle-based building technology company, announced the groundbreaking of 303 Battery, located in Seattle’s Belltown ...

LAVAL, QC, Sept. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Today, Englobe announced the acquisition of Reinbold Engineering Group (Reinbold), a highly regarded Calgary-based mechanical engineering firm recognized for its ...

If you’re in the business of building homes, you’re likely aware that energy codes are the parts of building codes regulating how heat and energy are used in a building — providing guidance about ...

The nonprofit Collaborative for High Performance Schools, commonly known as CHPS, has joined the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools. CHPS was founded in 1999 as a catalyst for ...