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 ...

With so many diverse components contributing to building envelope assemblies, it can be challenging to determine which of these myriad elements was the likely cause of a failure. Even seasoned ...

The Winter AGC BIM Forum was held last week at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, Calif. All the educational sessions of the two-day educational conference revolved around the role of BIM in designing ...

Traditionally, architecture's role has been to create a barrier between inhabitants and the elements, providing protection and security. Even with material and technological advances over time, this ...