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Concept and design

Building science for LEED v4 wall design made easy - video

...REMOTE' wall, a high performance building envelope developed by the Cold Climate Housing Research Centre in Alaska. REMOTE stands for 'Residential Exterior Membrane Outside-insulation TEchnique'. Edelweiss house LEED Platinum V4 wall assembly detail © Cosella Dorken Remote walls are framed the way you would be used t...

Choosing a building envelope
Wall assemblies - new construction

Choosing a building envelope - starting with the perfect wall

...wall system? That also depends on what you are looking for.  What is the most durable wall? What is the most energy efficient wall? What is the most soundproof wall? What is the most affordable wall? That is just a short list of things to consider, and despite many people online saying they have 'the perfect wall' ther...