Education
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Online Courses
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The ABCs of EPDs: An Introduction to Environmental Product Declarations for Building Designers and Managers
The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is not just an idea about how to “grade the greenness” of products; it is a well-developed, globally recognized way to make responsible comparisons and decisions regarding sustainable material design and continuous improvement. This course discusses the concept of the EPD as applied to building materials and how to integrate EPDs into design and product selection decisions. Detailed information from different thermal insulation EPDs is used to demonstrate how thermal insulation provides a unique and significant payback in terms of energy and environmental impacts.
Polyiso Insulation
Polyiso is a closed-cell, rigid foam board insulation used in roof and wall assemblies within commercial and residential buildings of all types. Because of its high thermal performance, it is the product of choice for energy-aware architects, specifiers, builders, building owners, contractors and consumers.
Learn MoreContinuous Insulation
National model energy codes emphasize the use of continuous insulation systems, which provide a continuous insulation layer over an entire wall, not just in the wall cavities.
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