Sentences with phrase «efficiency building enclosures»

Improved energy efficiency building enclosures generally means an increase in R - value and reduced air leakage, which commonly reduces the drying potential of wall assemblies.

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The strategy for achieving zero net energy was to lower building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and follow up with a photovoltaic installation to generate the remaining amount of energy needed to operate the building over the course of a year.

Other projects with tight building enclosures and energy - efficiency goals require heat recovery ventilation to ensure adequate indoor air quality and energy performance.