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The Best ICF Exterior Finishing Solution

...on exterior above-grade ICF wall construction Barrier wall construction drainage Energy efficiency with the continuous exterior insulation of the ICF Air and moisture protection with ICF Barrier wall construction with...

Aesthetic Versatility with Glass Facade Buildings

...Thermal insulation for improved building energy efficiency Excellent Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) Conductive Education Centre, Munich, Germany RPM Architects designed the Conductive Education Centre with stunning, colorful glass facades that...

Achieving Moisture Control in Buildings

...planes of control needed to protect the building and create energy-efficient, durable, safe, and sustainable buildings while still providing an aesthetic appeal: vapor, air, water, thermal, and water-shedding control layers....

Understanding Brick Rainscreen Cladding Systems

Durable brick rainscreen & brick cladding systems help create energy-efficient, sustainable, comfortable, and healthy indoor environmental quality (IEQ) for residential, commercial, and institutional wall construction (interior and exterior). Simple-to-install, StoVentec®...

Understanding Modular Facade Panels

...The building team chose prefabricated, energy-efficient, lightweight, and durable Sto Panel Technology® prefabricated wall panels. Jersey Panel engineered, fabricated, shipped, and installed 121,000 ft2 of modular facade panels in the...

How to Understand and Apply Adaptive Reuse in Architecture

...maintain a community’s cultural heritage, by protecting them from decay and demolition. Sustainable adaptive reuse protects the environment by: Lowering energy demand and carbon emissions Reducing urbanization (urban sprawl). Urban...

Glass Cladding Solutions for Commercial Buildings

...cladding provides the following: Thermal insulation for improved building energy efficiency. Weather resistance Support structure Durability Improved safety with wind, fire, and blast resistance Excellent Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) Palma...

Prefabricated Panels for Healthcare Projects Offer a Superior Solution

...mind. Sustainable, Prefabricated Wall Panels A sustainable health care facility aims to reduce energy and water consumption, limit carbon emissions, and create long-lasting buildings – all features that save money...

Are Ventilated Rainscreen Systems Effective?

Ventilated rainscreens, like StoVentec® Rainscreen®, help custom builders and architects build high-performance structures, especially in colder climates. StoVentec® ventilated rainscreen claddings create comfortable, sustainable, energy-efficient, and healthy indoor environmental quality...

Recreating Classic Brick and Wood Facades with Resin Cast Brick and Wood

...compared to their traditional counterparts. Resin shapes save energy because they do not require the high temperature of a kiln, like traditional bricks, or the energy needed to cut lumber...

How building codes are evolving to encourage environmentally-friendly construction

...above that baseline. With the U.S. Energy Information Administration stating that nearly 40% of the country’s energy is consumed by residential and commercial buildings, it should come as no surprise...

Unique Aesthetics That Can Be Achieved with Stucco Coatings

...their office building, to improve the structure’s sustainability, and ensure that it would match the aesthetics of the campus. In addition, the owners wanted improved energy efficiency and the look...

What is a Rainscreen System?

StoVentec® Rainscreen systems help create comfortable, energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthy indoor environmental quality (IEQ) for residential, commercial, and institutional wall construction (exterior and interior). They offer a complete, fully-tested, and...

Why Hire A Building Envelope Consultant?

...obtains bids, oversees the repairs, and provides construction management services. A poorly designed or maintained building envelope can quickly lead to water and air leaks, increased energy use, diminished occupant...

Rainscreen Architecture: Glass Cladding System Solutions for Architects and Builders

Secure and robust glass rainscreen cladding systems contribute significantly towards energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable buildings with healthy indoor environmental quality (IEQ). StoVentec® Glass Rainscreen® systems are a proven and established...

New York City’s ‘glass ban’ – what is it, and what does it mean?

...not amount to a ban on the glass and steel in New York’s commercial buildings. According to the New York Times, de Blasio plans would institute energy code requirements as...

6 Advantages of Engineered Masonry Veneer Systems

...broad range of architectural surfaces. These benefits help ensure a durable, aesthetically-beautiful building enclosure system that contributes toward sustainable, energy-efficient, comfortable, and healthy IEQ residential, commercial, and institutional wall construction....

2021 construction outlook: Signs of positivity showing

...the need for renovations to existing space for physical distancing and for well building design criteria. Climate plan may create jobs Clean energy, lower emissions and a sustainable economy are...

The Best Exterior Wood Cladding Systems for Your Commercial Project

...from absorbing paint or stain. Renewable and biodegradable wood requires very little energy to produce, making it a sustainable building solution. In addition, trees naturally absorb CO2 and release oxygen,...

NFTs in architecture: The future or passing fad?

...known as mining, which involves complex puzzles, awesome computing power and a huge load of energy. That’s because Ethereum, the platform of choice for NFTs, uses a method called proof...

How sustainable campus design affects students and operators

...design on campuses are numerous. For operators, standouts include reducing energy costs and increasing lifespan of a building. For students, introducing elements like biophilic design, as well as fostering connections...

Recent developments in sustainability initiatives for commercial buildings

Energy efficiency, reduced carbon output and sustainability measures have been targets for those designing and operating commercial buildings for some time. Now, with Net Zero – where a building emits...

How are digital twins being used in the built environment?

...and buildings consume 25-40% of global energy. Given the volume of new property that needs to be built to accommodate the increase in urbanization, it’s important that the sustainability performance...

Glass exteriors in commercial buildings: Four incredible buildings with glass facades

...building, natural light is a proven productivity and mood enhancer. Technological advancements have allowed for many different innovations in glass, including treatments to improve energy efficiency, emissivity, glare, and coloring....

Precast Concrete Wall Panels and a Better Alternative

...reducing daily temperature swings and saving energy. Disadvantages of Precast Concrete Wall Panels Problems associated with heavy precast concrete panels include handling issues, moisture problems, insufficient thermal performance and fire...

How to Reduce Building Envelope Installation Time Without Sacrificing Quality

...allowed builders to cost-effectively hastened the installation of its energy-efficient building envelope. Rising Construction Market The Global Buildings Construction Market size in 2022 was $5,412.80 billion. Building experts predict this...

Fluid/Liquid-Applied Air & Moisture Barriers

...bonds to the exterior sheathing without fasteners. A high-performing fluid-applied vapor barrier contributes to energy-efficient, durable, and healthy residential, commercial, and institutional environments. The Benefits of Fluid-Applied Air Barriers Fluid-applied...

What could construction on Mars look like?

...be transformed into a viable building material that would require minimal energy and no need for special equipment. Researchers also noted that since insects may be a key component of...

How climate change is impacting American cities and how they can play a role in recovery

...currently evident in Indiana, where farming practices have also been affected. Extreme heat and energy Extreme heat is causing problems with the power grid. Per The Kinder Institute, During extreme...

Assessing the sustainability of building products

...popularity of the sustainable building movement, and the potential profits gained by building operators from the marketing of green buildings as well as lower energy costs and higher tenant satisfaction,...