In the United States, buildings consume 75% of the nation’s electricity and 40% of its total energy used. Globally, they consume 30% of the world’s energy and are responsible for 26% of the world’s energy-related emissions. The building enclosure and façade are vital components of an energy-efficient, durable, and aesthetically pleasing high-performance building.
Today’s high-performance building enclosures and façades are often complex systems. They are made up of various components, with unique functions, that must work together to separate the interior environment from the exterior environment, while achieving the performance, aesthetic, and functional goals for the building. Ӱ̳’s building enclosure and façade specialists can help to achieve the particular goals of your building project.