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Sealing the Future: The Transformative Power of AWBs in Educational Infrastructure
Air- and water-resistant barriers are the unsung heroes of modern construction—and vital to the health and wellbeing of any building.
By Benjamin Meyer, AIA, LEED AP
December 8, 2023
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by Benjamin Meyer, AIA, LEED AP
Benjamin Meyer, AIA, LEED AP, serves as building enclosure business director for Siplast. He also serves as chair of the ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope Committee, Director of the Air Barrier Association of America, past LEED Technical Committee member, and past Technical Advisor of the LEED Materials TAG.
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