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Henson Intern Dispatch #3

The climate crisis is more tangible than ever. Recent floods in Europe destroyed homes, and the heatwave in New York broke a 50-year record. The only way to reverse climate change is to stop emitting greenhouse gas. Given that over 70 percent of New York’s greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, architects bear a heavy responsibility. Retrofitting is one method

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EC Surveys: Does Your Roof Need A Checkup?

Assessing water tightness, or lack thereof, on the roof of a building is incredibly important in maintaining overall building performance. Most obviously, leaks can cause deterioration of interior spaces, building materials, structure, interruption of occupants’ lives, and damage to personal property. In addition to the deterioration mentioned above, wet insulation can also ruin the thermal performance of the roof assembly.

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