In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials. CMUs are ideal candidates for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration because they are porous and carbonate quickly when left...
Tag: National Energy Code for Buildings
Insulating buildings for green standard compliance
(07/12/2022)
Rising above Toronto’s Bayside community, a mixed-use neighbourhood on the shore of Lake Ontario, stands the 14-storey Aquabella condominium development.
Masonry is a 5000-year-old building technology proven to perform well in all types of built environments, given its inherent resistance to fire, insects, and moisture degradation. However, the expectations for buildings have grown from...
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