User interface

pps or displays to manage building systems.

Utility room

Designated space for washing and storage.

Underfloor insulation

Thermal resistance below living areas.

Urban heat island

Higher urban temperatures due to materials.

U-value

Measure of heat flow through a material; lower = better.

Design-to-cost

Adapting designs to budget without performance

Drainage layer

For managing surface and subsurface water

Decarbonization

Reducing CO₂ in materials and energy.

Damp control

Preventing condensation through smart materials.

Dry construction

Without wet trades, quick and precise.