The 2025 NYCECC makes energy compliance a facade coordination issue, not just an energy-analysis requirement. See where the details matter.
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Facade Material Capabilities and Limitations in System Design /
Understand how material behavior translates into practical decisions for facade panels, attachments, subframing, and fabrication.
Read MoreAir, Water, and Thermal Barriers: Coordinating the Layers /
Air barriers, water-resistive barriers, and continuous insulation are often designed as separate systems. Yet their performance depends on how well they work together. This article examines where coordination typically breaks down, how these layers interact, and the decisions that should be resolved before fabrication to reduce risk, rework, and unnecessary project costs.
Read MoreBuilding Envelope Systems: Design, Engineering & Performance /
A high-performance building envelope depends on decisions made early in design: the right system selection, coordinated control layers, and specialist involvement before commitments are made. Here is what that looks like in practice, and how Lavada approaches it.
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