Architects are in a unique position to contribute to an improvement in the energy efficiency of US buildings. Buildings consume 40% of the US energy requirement, 72% of electricity and 55% of natural gas. Greenhouse gas emissions from US buildings are nearly equal to those of France, UK and Japan combined (Source: DOE).

Architecture 2030 has issued The 2030 Challenge, which urges the global architecture and building community to reduce GHG emissions. The Energy Star Challenge for Architects furthers this goal, encouraging architectural firms to demonstrate their projects can reduce energy demand by achieving Designed to Earn the Energy Star and meet the goals set by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). InsulQuiet should be considered for buildings designed to meet the 2030 or The Energy Star Challenges.

Architect Benefits

Build Green
Many of today's sustainable buildings are designed using LEED guidelines. LEED credits are achievable in multiple categories using the InsulQuiet™ System. Please contact NCFI Polyurethanes for more information.

Specify Energy Efficient Products: The InsulQuiet™ System provides some of the highest possible R-values compared to other insulation products. At a thickness of three inches, InsulQuiet provides an R-value of 16. Higher R-values are possible at greater thicknesses.

Meet Exceed the Energy Codes: As the US struggles with the burdens of high energy costs and climate change, legislators are increasing building energy code requirements. In the latest version of the Ashrae 90.1 energy codes, roof and wall R-values were raised 30% nationwide. InsulQuiet is the product to specify to meet or exceed these new requirements.

Know Your Building Science: Knowledgeable architects specify InsulQuiet because they know that the building envelope is a system. Insulation choices have to made with an understanding of how heat, air and moisture work together in a building envelope. InsulQuiet was developed in consultation with building science professionals, and is designed to provide thermal resistance, as well as act as a vapor retarder and an air barrier.

Better Acoustics: InsulQuiet has a noise reduction coefficient of 0.95. Specify InsulQuiet as a superior acoustic product to improve the audio experience in your buildings, satisfying your customer's needs.

Stronger, more Durable Buildings: InsulQuiet adheres the roof sheathing materials to the roof truss extremely well. It will provide significant improvement to the structure of a building, particularly in hurricane or high wind areas.

Design Freedom: InsulQuiet is a versatile material that allows for the design and construction of unique, complex shapes. It is lightweight and can be sprayed in a seamless layer to the underside of a multitude of substrates. InsulQuiet is ideal for high ceilings, domed ceilings, arenas etc.

Product Support: InsulQuiet is backed by NCFI Polyurethanes - a leader in the SPF Industry. NCFI provides excellent product quality, code awareness and building science support.