Mar 7, 2016 | Energy Modelling
We recently encountered some head-scratching results in an energy analysis of an existing office building in downtown Ottawa. This is an old building with out-of-date, metal-framed, leaky windows and we wanted to know what would happen if we replaced the old windows...
Sep 8, 2015 | Efficiency, Performance Engineering
Adding insulation to building walls and roofs is a simple and straightforward energy saving strategy. By resisting the flow of heat through the building envelope, insulation keeps buildings comfortable while reducing the energy required for heating and cooling....
May 21, 2015 | Efficiency
With thanks to Stephen Thwaites of Thermotech Fiberglass Fenestration. As discussed in our previous post, windows are one of the most important elements of a building envelope, but they tend to do a poor job of resisting the movement of heat and usually make up the...
Apr 21, 2015 | Efficiency
With thanks to Stephen Thwaites of Thermotech Fiberglass Fenestration. Windows are one of the most important elements of a building envelope. They provide views to the outdoors, and bring in sunlight while protecting the building interior from the elements....
Jan 16, 2013 | Comfort and Productivity, Efficiency, Green Building
In 2012, the Ontario Building Code (OBC) increased minimum building energy efficiency requirements through the revision of Supplement SB-10, bringing renewed focus to continuous insulation and thermal bridging in building constructions. Balconies are an...
