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How R-Values are Measured

Posted by John Noriega on Tuesday, March 8, 2011,

In sustainable construction, one of the most proven and sought after energy reducing techniques is superinsulating in new construction or retrofitting an old building with more efficient or additional insulation. When installed correctly, insulation is very effective in reducing energy loads on HVAC systems by keeping a more regulated and constant indoor temperature. There are many types of insulation ranging from spray foam, to loose-fill batt, to rigid EPS, and choosing which one to use c...
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Dow Corning sustainable insulation solutions

Posted by John Noriega on Friday, July 2, 2010,

You have probably seen commercials and internet ads for the ‘Human Element’ campaign (Hu). This campaign represents the commitment to sustainability and the future of human life by the Dow Chemical Company. Dow has established a Sustainability 2015 Goals report that is responsible for dedicating their company’s research and development to new products that will help advance the building industry with correspondence to the government’s energy efficiency goals.

Their interest in su...

Dynamic Windows: Soladigm awarded $3.47 million

Posted by John Noriega on Wednesday, June 30, 2010,

Windows are undoubtedly one of the greatest sources of heat transfer in a building. New electrochromic, switchable window technology is a recently patented high-tech solution to this prominent building deficiency. It may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie but switchable windows are sure to be a popular sustainable building technology in years to come.

As part of the DOE’s $76 million dollar funding, Soladigm Inc. was awarded $3.47 million. Soladigm is a company based out of...

Structural Steel: A century old sustainable building material

Posted by John Noriega on Friday, May 7, 2010,

The New York Times Tower is made of 25,000 tons of steel; 95% of which is recycled.

Since the 20th century, steel has been ever-changing the construction industry; bringing remarkable architectural designs to life. One of the most valued benefits steel has brought to the construction industry is its level of sustainability. Since the early 1970’s, the North American steel industry has been investing a lot of money into becoming a more sustainable industry. Half of the world’s stee...