New High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Systems including Level E rated system for essential buildings
Of course, high-velocity hurricane zone (Wall) systems are designed for hurricane-prone areas to withstand hurricane- and tropical-storm-force winds. But all that technology and strength can also be used in other areas. Anywhere in the American Midwest where tornadoes and violent…
For architecture, urban density is a challenge of performance as much as space. Stricter energy codes, aging buildings, and the physical realities of urban environments all combine into a design balancing act for architects in “concrete jungles.” Traditional materials often…
Time moves ever forward, and so must we. In facade restoration, the key lies in balancing preservation of the architectural character of the past and the modern performance demands the future brings. Restoration is most successful when preservation and performance…
Passive House is no longer seen as a niche experimental standard but is now much more mainstream, encompassing both new construction and renovation projects in a wide variety of building types and locations. This rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency…
Building envelopes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. And high-performance isn’t cheap. Which may lead many to believe that these weather-wrangling systems are a luxury, used only in the most lavish of buildings where no expense is spared. Nothing could be further…
Historically, builders have achieved strength through bulk. The outer walls were armored with stone, brick and a lot of mortar to create an exterior that could withstand the real world. But times have changed. We have technology that enables us…
The weather has always been unpredictable. But in recent years, it’s grown even more so. It seems every month there’s another “100-year” weather event that ravages some small town. “Atmospheric rivers” drench and reshape our coastlines. Hurricanes are growing larger,…
Today’s buildings are subjected to so much more than buildings erected just twenty or thirty years ago. Extreme heat and cold. Intense storms. Vandalism. Heavy use. It’s brutal out there. As such, owners and architects are expected to deliver structures…
Retrofits are telling peeks into our construction past. Old ways of doing things. Old ways of thinking. Inefficiencies everywhere. Often, retrofits lack key performance elements, such as airtightness, continuous insulation, and effective moisture control. So, at the start of a…
Fiber cement has been a common cladding material on job sites for decades. It has won over building owners with its innate ruggedness and architects with its design flexibility. However, a question has been lurking about fiber cement for quite…
Colors are powerful. They shape our perceptions and affect our mood. That’s why the selection of colors in architecture is so important. Traditionally, lighter colors have been preferred for use on exteriors in commercial buildings. They convey a bright and…
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