Sustainable Building Awards 2025 Best EnergyEfficient Thermal Building Envelopes Manufacturer 2025 – USA The significant increase in population size in recent decades brought rapid infrastructure development, resulting in an increase in global energy consumption. Heat and energy used in the buildings as well as direct energy emissions are responsible for much of this energy use. Insulative materials are an important part of buildings. They are meant to stop heat from entering or escaping in order to keep the temperature inside comfortable. Insulation materials are used in walls, roofs, and balance of the assembly, reducing the heating or cooling requirements. Designed properly, it can save energy and cut down on carbon emissions. How well insulation works depends on the material’s R-value (thermal resistance), ability to keep air out, ability to fight moisture and air infiltration, noise reduction and long-term performance. Because of this, thermal insulation has become an important part of building planning and construction in modern times. Thermal insulation is used to prevent heat transfer in or out of a building to ensure the HVAC system’s efficiency. When less BTUs are required to condition the internal space due to thermal insulation, demand is lowered for heating and cooling. Effective thermal insulation can save money on utility bills and enhance the quality of life by ensuring a more constant indoor temperature. Energy consumption for heating and cooling buildings can be reduced, which is a positive for the environment. The goal is to be minimally impactful on the climate ecosystem while creating effective control of the conditions indoors. Guardian’s Shield™ Panels are structurally engineered wall and roof panels that create the external envelope of a building. The galvanized cold formed steel structure is embedded in high density Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation, providing extreme energy efficiency. In most applications, they reduce the HVAC requirements by 75 to 80%. ShieldTM panels have been awarded the highest designation of distinction from the Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS) as the only PHIUS certified building panel thermal enveloped system in the country. The panels create a thermal bridge free system with R values up to R-75 to meet and beat local building codes instituted for differing climate conditions. Precision engineering of the panels makes the system airtight which prevents air leakage which can account for up to 40% of a building’s heating or cooling loss. Heavy duty panel components provide building durability from environmental elements and sustainability to last a building’s lifetime without breaking down. Earlier this year, Guardian Structural Technologies played an essential role in the award-winning Cochrane Home, located in Detroit’s North Corktown neighborhood. Designed by Houm, with Three Squared, Inc. as Architect, and built by Living Edge, the project received both the AIA Detroit Honor Award and the AIA Michigan Honor Award for SingleFamily Residential Architecture. It represents a prototype for efficient housing which is sustainable and attainable as it maximizes performance and affordability The building sector accounts for up to 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Economic Forum, and has an important role to play in the future of sustainability, protecting the environment and preserving natural resources. Thermal insulation materials have a vital function in reducing energy consumption within the building envelope. Guardian Structural Technologies (GST) is an industry leader in delivering an innovative building system that provides superior structural, environmental and financial benefits to the life of the building. D.J. Keehan, GST’s Manager of Structural Technologies, outlines how their forward-thinking insulation system delivers for their customers. serving as a benchmark for urban infill housing. Energy performance was central to the design approach. At the core of the home’s performance strategy is the Guardian SHIELD™ Panel System, providing continuous R-40 wall and R-60 roof insulation. This fully integrated, recyclable assembly eliminates thermal bridging and air infiltration, forming a continuous airtight envelope. As a result, the home is projected to use 83% less energy than regional averages for homes of similar size – setting a new benchmark for residential energy efficiency in its region. Three Squared Inc.’s Director of Design, Breck Crandell, concludes: "The old adage that ‘we can’t build them like we used to’ is absolutely true. We no longer have financial access to the same materials or skilled artisans of the past. With the Cochrane Home, this is the closest we’ve come to creating something we believe future generations will respect. If a house is well designed, it should keep working, breathing, and feeling good for whoever calls it home, long into the future." Cited as the USA’s Best Energy-Efficient Structural Panel System Provider 2025 and Best Energy-Efficient Thermal Building Envelopes Manufacturer 2025 – USA, Guardian Structural Technologies has successfully positioned itself as the trusted provider of solutions being as environmentally conscious as they are client centric. Contact: D.J. Keehan Company: Guardian Structural Technologies Web Address: www.guardianstructural.com
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