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Roll-Up Door Manufacturers Are Adding a New Measure of Energy Efficiency

U-factor rating for products like the Cornell Thermiser Max® and Thermiser Max®- Low U signals shift to more comprehensive measure of thermal performance

June 4, 2024

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Roll-up metal doors are a staple in commercial and industrial applications, with new models offering increasingly higher levels of efficiency.

Sustainability in Practice

Building Electrification Charges Forward

Matthew Marani

April 3, 2024

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While some court rulings have challenged city gas bans, experts say market incentives and stricter building codes are accelerating the construction industry's decarbonization push.

Sustainability in Practice

NASA's Hyper-Functional Research Laboratory Balances Form and Efficiency

Cleveland

Katharine Logan

April 1, 2024

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Ross Barney Architects juggles ambitious environmental goals and stringent technical requirements for a NASA facility.

ENR’s Project of the Year: Microsoft's Thermal Energy Center Showcases Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Engineering News-Record Staff

March 14, 2024

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A groundbreaking system serving the tech giant’s 72-acre East Campus modernization project was two ambitious jobs wrapped into one.

Continuing Education: Building Recladding

For three moribund buildings, new envelopes restart the clock

Katharine Logan

February 5, 2024

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With an increasing focus on energy performance and embodied carbon, facade retrofits gain ground.

At Greenbuild, Jane Fonda Brings Humor to the Gravity of the Climate Crisis

Clare Jacobson

November 4, 2022

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Speaking at the USGBC’s annual conference, the actor and activist tackles a dire problem with comedy.

Taking a Holistic Approach to Embodied Carbon

Continuing Education

Fred A. Bernstein

October 10, 2022

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As awareness of the emissions associated with materials and construction grows, architects rethink meeting complex sustainable building standards.

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The Supreme Court’s Wake-Up Call to Architects

A decision undermining the EPA's regulatory power highlights the urgency of decarbonizing the grid

July 18, 2022

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In the wake of West Virginia v. EPA, sustainability leaders argue for aggressive action on clean energy.

Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center by nARCHITECTS

Wantagh, New York

Fred A. Bernstein

March 1, 2022

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A new beachside building on Long Island embraces environmental stewardship.

New York City Energy and Water Use Report

A Decade of Energy Regulation in NYC Pays Off in Data and Carbon

Bill Millard

January 29, 2021

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After 10 years, the Urban Green Council (UGC) has released a report quantifying the city’s progress.

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