At GWWO, the evaluation of the building envelope starts early in the design process. We believe that an interdisciplinary approach to design is inclusive of building systems and is essential to ...

Few aspects of building design can benefit from a 3D building information model more than building envelope design. Building envelopes are responsible for structural integrity, moisture control, ...

The building envelope comprises all of the elements of the outer shell separating the indoor from the outdoor environment. A properly designed and constructed building envelope can greatly increase a ...

In 2017, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, devastating the island’s infrastructure and killing 2,975 people. In the subsequent investigation, government officials found that while the buildings built ...

The presence of moisture in building envelopes, whether from leakage or condensation, can have serious consequences. For example, moisture in insulation reduces its insulating capability, causing ...

Sustainable construction begins with an efficient building envelope. As the single largest building element, the building envelope or building shell separates the interior of the building from the ...

The completion of the exterior envelope—encompassing roofing systems, wall assemblies, windows, air and vapor barriers, and waterproofing—represents a critical phase in the construction process. With ...

"Thirty years ago, Georgia-Pacific led the evolution of exterior wall construction with the introduction of our Dens® brand portfolio of fiberglass mat gypsum products," said Brent Paugh, president ...

From the Pantheon and the Great Wall to modern icons such as the Burj Khalifa or the Sydney Opera House, some of the world’s most enduring buildings prove that long-lasting structures depend on ...

Buildings grab a substantial share of energy and recourse consumption but sustainable facade design in the ME is still not near global levels, according to Abdul Rahman al Naim Consultant Engineers ...

With the move to sustainable living, businesses, investors and governments are looking for the most abundant energy sources to do so effectively. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is one of ...