OVERVIEW
The building enclosure manages everything that might get into and out of a building: water, wind, light, sound, air, pests, and people. Assemblies are the foundations, above-grade walls, and roofs that make up the enclosure, and how they’re put together makes all the difference to how well the building performs—and for how long.
Here you’ll learn the importance of continuity at assembly transitions, and how to help ensure that the whole team—from architect to structural and mechanical engineers to construction managers and subcontractors—is educated about moisture risks and is accountable for quality work.
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Zero-Energy Laws Spur Growth in Passive House Certification
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Passive House-certified projects surged in North America last year, particularly in Vancouver.
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Mechanical—Not Natural—Drying Is a Must After a Flood
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Long-term research confirms that airing it out doesn’t cut the mustard (or the mold) after major moisture damage.
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EPA Primer on Moisture Control Filled With Strategies, Checklists
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A free resource outlines basic moisture-management practices for design, construction, and maintenance of both homes and commercial buildings.
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Introduction to High-Performance Building Assemblies
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In a one-hour on-demand webcast, acclaimed teacher and consultant Peter Yost will give you the building science knowledge and practical guidance to start getting higher performance from your building assemblies.
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Guide to Insulation Products and Practices Released
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BuildingGreen's new guide provides detailed environmental and performance data on all the major types of insulation available today, including recommendations by application.
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ASHRAE Releases Standard for Moisture-Control Design Analysis
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Plastic Water Piping Leads to Greater Corrosion, Lead Levels
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Treated Wood Susceptible to Rot, Says Study
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Greece Considers Demolishing Olympic Venues
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Two Books on Mold and Indoor Air
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Two new books, "Carpet Monsters and Killer Spores: A Natural History of Toxic Mold," by Nicholas P. Money, and "My Office is Killing Me!: The Sick Building Survival Guide," by Jeffrey C. May, offer a critical understanding of a range of issues relating to mold and indoor air quality in general.
