Innovative Technologies to Overcome Interface Challenges for Wall Retrofit Systems

Description

In this project, we will develop a system of computer-assisted, automated workflows to specify, manufacture, and install panelized retrofit systems, focusing particularly on panel joints and interface detailing between the panels and facade openings. The proposed system will substantially decrease the time and expertise required for site-specific design and reduce the required expertise and labor hours from contractors and installers on-site. These reductions in labor effort will thus reduce the disruption to building occupants and the total cost of panelized retrofit projects: two key barriers to retrofit adoption. In addition, the improved dimensional accuracy of on-site measurements and quality of panel fit will increase the energy performance and durability of the retrofits.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
33 10/29/2021 ABC FOA Topic 1, Phase 1 Data Request Response. This document outlines product data, technology scaling, and the target customers for Fedderlite wall panels. https://data.openei.org/files/4564/Data%20and%20Commercialization%20Questions%20Oct%202021%20.pdf
33 This document contains the Manufacturers Standard Specification for the Fedderlite Panel System. These specifications follow the Construction Specification Institutes Master Format. The document includes an in depth system description of Fedderlite Panel Systems and the conditions in which the technology is applied. https://data.openei.org/files/4564/ds133.pdf
33 This document describes the "Outsulation" systems produced by dryvit as a means of insulating buildings from the building exterior. https://data.openei.org/files/4564/epd.pdf

Tags

  • energy-efficiency
  • labor-optimization
  • exterior
  • retrofit
  • building-efficiency
  • building-envelope
  • cost-reduction
  • building-energy
  • insulation
  • technology
  • wall-panels
  • building-retrofit
  • panelized-construction
  • wall-retrofit
  • automated-workflows
  • wall-panel
  • energy

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