Blurring lines between indoor and outdoor design in commercial buildings

The current exhibit at Werkstatt – the showcase and test center in London for Sto’s innovative facade and interior materials – takes glass architecture to the next level and features StoVentec Glass, an external rain screen cladding system, that can also be utilized as interior décor. The innovative and colorful and installation, designed by Space Popular in collaboration with Sto technical experts, encourages the imaginative use of glass in building design. The kaleidoscopic glass construction explores different ranges of scale, playing with visual perceptions of glass doorways as grand arches and small steps as giant pediments.

Commercial buildings are having an evolution thrust upon them as COVID-19 makes the lure of…

This week we look at specific resilient design solutions and products as they relate to wind and water, specifically Hurricane Impact (HI) systems. Resilient design can save lives, structures and money. Hurricanes inflict costly damage on populated areas where they hit, causing billions in insurance losses, costly business disruptions, and taxpayer dollars spent on disaster management. With more than 50% of the American population (who account for 58% of the nation’s gross national product) living or working in coastal counties; these hurricane-prone areas call for well-sealed buildings that also allow for adequate drainage. We will explore creating smarter exteriors for storm protection.