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This article from Architectural Record discusses the importance of fenestration systems in creating effective barriers for buildings. Building science has advanced to the point where manufacturers offer a range of exterior barrier products that can meet specific performance needs, such as limiting airflow, resisting water, and controlling thermal properties. Fenestration systems, including entrances and movable glass walls, can play a crucial role in meeting these barrier objectives when specified correctly. The choice of which products to use is determined by the architect or designer of a project. The article also provides learning objectives for readers, including recognizing the safety and performance characteristics of fenestration systems and assessing their contributions to green and sustainable design. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a regression model developed by researchers at Seco Tools AB to predict the thermal properties of cemented carbides, emphasizing reliable and easily measurable material characteristics such as chemical composition and coercivity.

The article explores architectures and materials for electronic packaging, emphasizing the importance of overcoming limitations posed by the shrinking size of semiconductor chips. Topics include the emergence of three-dimensional (3D) packaging for improved data transfer, the role of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) with enhanced electrical and thermal properties in electronics, and the use of cold sintering to fabricate CMCs with low dielectric loss and improved thermal conductivity.