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How to Understand and Apply Adaptive Reuse in Architecture

Adaptive reuse architecture (adaptive reuse buildings) offers communities a way to breathe new life into old, abandoned structures by converting them into usable and needed spaces, like low-income housing, community centers, or mixed-use venues. Adaptive reuse architecture projects can cost…

Building Enclosure Systems in Architecture

Building enclosure systems include below-grade and above-grade portions of a structure that physically separates the interior from the exterior environment. The components of a building enclosure system include the: Base floor systems Foundation wall systems Above-grade wall systems Doors and…

EIFS Architecture: Everything You Should Know

To ensure a building project's long- and short-term success, today's architects must balance aesthetics, economics, function, building science, and sustainability in designing new buildings. The growing demand for sustainable construction, like that achieved with EIFS architecture, has increased the profitability…

The Best Exterior Wood Cladding Systems for Your Commercial Project

StoCast Wood offers a superior commercial building cladding solution over natural or engineered wood. Lightweight, resin cast, flexible, wood-grain StoCast Wood creates an authentic wood appearance that mimics nature's textures while incorporating enhanced performance features.

9 Architectural Facades for High Performance Buildings

Architects refer to a building's exterior wall as its facade. Architectural facades set the building's style, from a unique facade with glass cladding and asymmetrical windows to a welcoming facing with warm brick, expansive windows, and a large porch.

Celebrating Black History Month 2022 with a look at three leaders in architecture

lture and the efforts Black stories have made to society. As in many industries, Black professionals have helped shape architecture far and wide.

That’s a wrap: Taking a look at Sto Corp.’s top social media posts of 2021

Here are our top social media posts from each month (so far) of 2021.

So you want to become an architect?

So you want to become an architect? Buckle up, as it can be a long haul, though there are many paths to take to get to your desired goal.

Who does what? Defining five key roles in the building design and commercial real estate industries

There is a plethora of roles of professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries as well as in commercial real estate, and it can be tough for the outsider looking in to determine who does what.

Celebrating Thanksgiving with four buildings shaped like food

In a nod to Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy these four buildings shaped like food.

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