Building Envelope

The envelope of a building is comprised of the surfaces that separate the inside from the outdoors. The design and construction of the envelope of a commercial building can have a significant effect on the building’s comfort and energy consumption. If you are building a new facility or doing a major renovation to an existing one, this information can help you make design decisions that can improve the overall comfort and energy performance of the building envelope.

• Sources of summer heat gain
• Roof insulation and color
• Infiltration
• Windows/ window treatments/ daylighting
• Other design features to consider
• More information on energy efficient building technologies
• Energy answers fact sheet

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