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Assessment of Thermal Bridges due to Roof Fasteners
Laboratory Testing of Roof Assemblies for Comparison with Simulated Models

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PWC Learning Center - A Net-Zero Realization Project
A Net-Zero Energy Office Realization Study in Partnership with the Center for Design Research.

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Management of UAV-Captured Data for Building Facade Inspections
UAV-based façade inspections over a building’s service life

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A Phytoremediative Greenwall for Improved Indoor Air Quality

Thursday, June 9, 2022 - 00:00

Zachary Gould was recently featured as one of the recipient of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies sponsored Student Initiated Research Grant (SIRG) awards. He was the lead student researcher for a project titled “Initial Testing of... Read more

Project investigating accuracy of 3-D Thermal Bridging modeling of roof fasteners to be carried out in BEST-Lab test chamber

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 11:00

The RCI Foundation has approved funding for a study titled: “Laboratory Testing of Roof Assemblies for Comparison with Simulated Models: Thermal Performance Assessment of Thermal Bridges due to Roof Fasteners” at Virginia Tech. The team... Read more

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