There are many advantages to creating energy efficient buildings. Well insulated buildings have lower heating and cooling costs, are more comfortable spaces, reduce chances of condensation which can damage the building and promote mold growth. There are also state and federal tax incentives and utility programs that will defray the cost of these energy saving upgrades. Architects serious about designing for the future should insist on structural thermal breaks. The advancement of materials with high strength and low conductivity, like fiber reinforced resin (FRR), is a relatively new technology in building materials. We now have the ability to insulate and isolate steel and concrete, and maintain structural integrity.