All sources in English, if not differently marked

This part of the webpage was created back in 2003 and it may be out of date today.. Will be gradually sorted out.

Designated BE portals

Building Envelopes - About facade engineering - great site!

Building Engineering Group - University of Waterloo - facade engineering page

CWCT at University of Bath Site - Facade engineering - (paid access only)

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Educative stuff

Search in Canadian Publications Database

Building Science Information Resources

Glass and Metal Curtain Wall Systems - What you have always wanted to learn about curtain walls, but you were afraid to ask - basic but nicely illustrated with sketches

How Windows Work ? - Follow links on this page - basic but nicely illustrated with photos

Integrating the Window with the Building Envelope - Very old but still actual

Glazing Design

Material Matters - Contemporary Windows

Assessment of the thermal performance of windows and facade components

Glazing in Fire-Resistant Wall Assemblies

Sound Transmission Through Windows

Introduction to Building Acoustics

Principles of Solar Shading

Use of Sealants

Joint Movement and Sealant Selection

Effects of Insulation on Fire Safety

Moisture Problems in Houses

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

Effects of Wood Shrinkage in Buildings

Application of Roof Design Principles

Venting of Flat Roofs

Ice on Roofs

Joints in Conventional Bituminous Roofing Systems

Bituminous Roofing Membranes: Practical Considerations

Cladding Problems Due to Frame Movements

Influence of Orientation on Exterior Cladding

Facts and Fictions of Rain-Screen Walls

Dew Point - Calculation

Moisture and Thermal Considerations in Basement Walls

ALT Cladding and Design - True Stories

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Codes online

New York City Building Code

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Trade Institutes and Associations

Brick Industry Associations

Building Science Corporation

Building and Fire Research Laboratory

The Building Technologies Department

Building Systems Laboratory

Building Research Establishment - Free advisory center and paid library

International Council for Building - Some downloadable articles, most services for members only

New Buildings Institute, Inc - Some downloadable educational materials

ERDC Technical Publications Paid service

Indoor Environment Department Publications - Library search page /some stuff is downloadable/

The Building Technologies Department

Belgian Building Research Institute - Library /French language/

The Swedish Research Center

Building and Fire Research Laboratory - online publications

Society of Building Science Educators

Roofing

FSEC Homes & Buildings Publications

Green Building Library

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Some articles in newspapers

Enclosure Detailing - Article in "Canadian Architect"

Article about facade engineering - Several pages plus photos

Glass and interactive building envelopes - Memorandum

Pushing the Envelope

Channel Headquarter - Nice curtain wall

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Facade Engineering - Books

My Library

Amazon.com: Books Search Results: Envelope Buildings

AddALL.com - Browse and compare book price at 40+ Sites!

GuideMe.com Construction Inspection Bookstore

Building Construction - What's Been Published - Alphabetically by Author

Construction Technology Books Search Engine

Practical Tips

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Architectural Glass

Glass.org - Affiliated Professionals

Word of architectural glass

International Glazing Database - Llooking for very special glass? - try this.

CONSULTANT DIRECTORY - sealants and coatings

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Architectural Light

The Lighting Research Center - Offers a free library

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Software

Architectural CADD Web Sources - Very complete

Autodesk Discussion Forum

Architectural CADD Consultants - Need a comparison of different pieces of CAD software?

U.S. Department of Energy - building energy software - Some tools for determination heat loss and energy balance and more...

DOE -Free Building Energy Simulation Program - Direct download link

Educational PC-Program -For calculating the coupled heat and moisture transfer in building components