Energy Efficiency

Leading Builders Ask ICC to Review Group B IECC Results

February 17, 2020

The code development process for the 2021 International Codes is in its final stages.

Today’s Webinar: Evaluating the Impact of the 2021 IECC

February 17, 2020

Late last year, local and state officials voted in droves to boost building efficiency in the 2021 update to America’s Model Energy Code – the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) – by 12-17%.

State Building Code Updates for FL, MD, and WA

February 14, 2020

Brief summaries of legislative actions being taken that could impact building codes in Florida, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Washington.

Canadian Code Updates to Require More Insulation

February 14, 2020

Canada's building codes are revised every five years by the National Research Council, and the next update will be released in 2020.

Improving the Envelope with the New C3 Engineered Wall System

February 14, 2020

Insulating layers keep the rain out without compromising air circulation. Below is a new product on the market for residential construction.

Are Net-Zero Passive Houses the Industry’s End Game?

February 14, 2020

The energy savings from net zero passive houses can reduce heating costs by 75% to 90%, and these new dwellings have a much longer life span, writes Passive Design Solutions’ Natalie Leonard.

Video: ‘Breathable’ Façade Makes Buildings More Energy Efficient?

February 14, 2020

Barcelona’s Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has undertaken a project examining the benefits of hydroceramic façades as a means of cooling down buildings in hot countries.

2021 I-Codes Adopt Major Energy Efficiency & Building Science Advancements

January 14, 2020

Over the past two years, the International Code Council’s (ICC) family of I-Codes have been undergoing development for the 2021 editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), among others. 

Could Building Envelope Jobsite ‘Mock-Ups’ Save Billions?

January 6, 2020

Billions of dollars are spent on building envelope failures annually — a largely preventable problem if building mock-ups — “crash test dummies for building enclosures”— are specified.

Here's the Latest in Building Envelope Innovation

January 6, 2020

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