Building Energy Efficiency Using LEED Guidelines

Problem

Muller Trading Co was looking to increase the building energy efficiency of a historical 1800’s building, while also keeping the unique brick look of the building intact.

Solution

Bleck and Bleck Architects were tasked with using LEED guidelines to increase the energy efficiency of an historical 1800’s building, while also keeping the unique brick look of the building intact.

EnergyProtect™ building insulation coating was applied to masonry walls to improve thermal resistance, reduce energy consumption, and provide UV and moisture resistance. It allowed the architect to effectively increase building energy efficiency easily and affordably for the client.

Excerpt from Masonry Edge Magazine:

“A challenge in reusing old masonry buildings is dealing with the energy envelope. Owners and designers love the interior appearance of the old, raw common brick walls. The typical wall is three solid wythes of thick brick, with no cavity for insulation to be injected. Infiltration can be addressed with various coatings, but until recently nothing could be done about thermal transmission? Nanotechnology is a field that has shown tremendous promise in the area of materials science. The nanoparticles can be suspended in a low VOC medium and applied much like a paint.”

Standout Results!

EnergyProtect™ was chosen by the project architect to improve energy efficiency while keeping the historical look of the building and using LEED guidelines for building energy efficiency.

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Lake County, Illinois – Muller Trading Co


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