Beat the Pennsylvania 2021 IECC Update Deadlines

The construction landscape across Pennsylvania is undergoing a massive shift. As of January 1, 2026, the entire state officially adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). However, project teams are currently operating in a temporary grace period. That leniency……

The compactness ratio or Form Factor of a building

When addressing the energy efficiency of a building, one of the most important players in the game is the compactness of its thermal envelope. Is there a way to measure the compactness of a building? Yes: it’s the compactness ratio.