Presentation Title:

The Building Envelope as a System: Why Airtightness Matters

Track F: Building Performance

Session F4: Building Envelopes and Systems

Day 3  10:30 am

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Abstract:

The building envelope is not just walls and roofs. It is a system that manages heat, air, and moisture flows, shaping energy use, durability, and occupant health. In commercial buildings, insulation, HVAC, and moisture protection all depend on one critical factor: airtightness.