Browsing Civil and Environmental Engineering by Subject "Building Enclosure"
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Development of a Design-Phase Assessment Tool for Double Façades in Retrofit Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-26)Much of the existing commercial building stock is aging and will be in need of upgrades now or within the next twenty years. Typically, enclosure retrofits consist of adding insulation to the exterior or interior of the ... -
Simulating the Effects of Enclosure Retrofits on Post-War High-Rise Apartment Buildings in Cold Climates
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)A large portion of the existing building stock in North America is comprised of post-World War II high-rise apartment buildings, particularly in the Greater Golden Horseshoe in Ontario. They are home to a large portion of ...