Building Science

ICC Confirms Validity of 2021 IECC Online Voting

March 18, 2020

The 2021 International Codes are currently going through our established validation process, conducted in accordance with Council Policy 28.

'If Walls Could Talk' Explores Energy Code Trade-offs

March 17, 2020

At the recent 2020 RESNET Building Performance Conference, Jay Crandell (ARES Consulting) and Amy Schmidt (DuPont) gave a presentation titled “If Walls Could Talk…”

Could Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill Save Consumers $51B?

March 10, 2020

The energy subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce heard discussion on six bipartisan efficiency and energy storage bills, but the most contentious moment focused on appliance standards.

Video: Builder Uses Latest Building Science for Foundation

March 6, 2020

FHB House builder Mike Guertin and designer Michael Maines conceived of the project’s foundation with buildability, water management, and thermal performance in mind.

Leading Builders Ask ICC to Review Group B IECC Results

February 17, 2020

The code development process for the 2021 International Codes is in its final stages.

Canadian Code Updates to Require More Insulation

February 14, 2020

Canada's building codes are revised every five years by the National Research Council, and the next update will be released in 2020.

Improving the Envelope with the New C3 Engineered Wall System

February 14, 2020

Insulating layers keep the rain out without compromising air circulation. Below is a new product on the market for residential construction.

Are Net-Zero Passive Houses the Industry’s End Game?

February 14, 2020

The energy savings from net zero passive houses can reduce heating costs by 75% to 90%, and these new dwellings have a much longer life span, writes Passive Design Solutions’ Natalie Leonard.

Video: ‘Breathable’ Façade Makes Buildings More Energy Efficient?

February 14, 2020

Barcelona’s Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has undertaken a project examining the benefits of hydroceramic façades as a means of cooling down buildings in hot countries.

2021 I-Codes Adopt Major Energy Efficiency & Building Science Advancements

January 14, 2020

Over the past two years, the International Code Council’s (ICC) family of I-Codes have been undergoing development for the 2021 editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), among others.