Building envelope sealing is a crucial aspect of building construction that is often overlooked. A building envelope is essentially the barrier between the conditioned interior environment and the exterior environment. It is the first line of defense against the elements, Read more…
Daylight simulation is an important method for evaluating the daylighting performance of a building, which involves the use of specialized software to simulate the amount of natural light that enters a building’s interior. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) of Read more…
Daylighting is the use of natural daylight to light up the interior of a building, reducing the reliance on artificial lighting sources. It is a vital aspect of sustainable building design, and it has several benefits, including energy conservation, improved Read more…
Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) is a measure of the amount of visible light that passes through a fenestration product such as windows, skylights, and doors. VLT is expressed as a percentage of the total visible light that strikes the surface Read more…
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a critical metric used in the building industry to determine the amount of solar radiation that enters a building through its fenestration system, including windows, doors, and skylights. It is defined as the ratio Read more…
The Energy Performance Index (EPI) is an important metric used in building design and construction to measure the energy efficiency of a building. It is essentially a ratio that measures a building’s annual energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per square meter Read more…
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is an essential tool for individuals, organizations, and governments to offset their carbon footprint. The VCM provides a platform for the sale and purchase of carbon credits, enabling entities to offset their carbon emissions by Read more…
n recent years, there has been a significant increase in the demand for voluntary carbon credits. As countries and companies around the world strive to reduce their carbon footprint, carbon credits have become an increasingly popular tool for achieving carbon Read more…
The Chinese Emission Trading System (ETS) is a carbon trading system that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in China. The Chinese ETS is currently in a pilot phase, and it is expected to be gradually expanded to cover Read more…
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) has been instrumental in promoting carbon pricing within the European Union. This cap-and-trade system allows for the trading of emissions allowances to ensure that the total emissions remain within the prescribed cap. This trading Read more…
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