Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance of the building envelope more rigorously than ever before.
<p>In order to reduce energy consumption throughout the whole life-cycle of buildings and increase the comfort performance of building sectors, an…
<p>Energy codes across the country are progressively getting stricter and increasing the threshold for a baseline building’s energy performance.…
<p>All too often, high-performance building envelopes are considered in terms of new materials and technologies that push specific systems to improve…
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance
<p>With increasing interest in wellness and human-centric design in workplaces, the design of building enclosures is predicated on optimizing…
As global temperatures continue to rise, researchers are examining the building envelope’s impact on climate-specific guidelines to create a more sustainable built environment.
The European building stock is mainly constituted by highly energy demanding buildings. The only way to a more sustainable and decarbonized building
<p>Heat transfer through building facades can occur by any combinations of conduction, convection, and/or radiation. Conductive heat transfer depends…
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate
Thermal bridging through building facades have been overlooked or over-simplified by designers and building energy codes and standards in the past, which has led to higher space heating and cooling loads, occupant discomfort, and higher risk of condensation.
FreMarq engineers and fabricates high performing thermal fenestration products, curtain wall, fixed windows, window walls, vents and sunshades. Our primary focus is to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of commercial buildings by improving the thermal efficiency of its envelope.
<p>Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of…
The European climate and energy targets for 2020 demand significant improvement of the energy performance of buildings since one third of the