MIAEC

Midwest Architecture, Engineering & Construction

A curated collection of building science specifications, envelope assemblies, and trade engineering for Climate Zones 4 & 5.

DIRECTORY

Article Directory

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DIRECTORY ASTM Specs

Manufacturer Directory

Verified ASTM specifications & trade cut sheets →

DIRECTORY Products

Product Directory

Curated assemblies, R-values & testing data →

ROOF Attics

Roofing

Cold roofs, ventilation & ice dam prevention

RURAL Acreage

Rural Development

Off-grid systems, expansive lawncare & bug prevention

CITIES Urban Dev

Urban Development

100-year brick masonry & balloon framing

ENVELOPE Offsite

Envelope

SIPs, ICF & panelized assemblies

AIR Airtightness

Air Barrier

Blower door testing & smart vapor retarders

WATER Moisture

Water Barrier

WRBs, self-adhered membranes & slab poly

MEP Mechanicals

HVAC

Inverter heat pumps (-15°F) & ERVs

EFFICIENCY R-Value

Efficient Systems

Continuous exterior insulation & tariff analysis

SUSTAINABLE Decarbonize

Go Green

Embodied carbon, stone wool & net-zero assemblies

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