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...

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...

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...

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...

Building Through Adversity: Overcoming Challenges in Construction

...The combination of events has led to supply chain issues: Transportation Issues: Fuel Costs and Driver Shortages In 2022, skyrocketing fuel costs affected transportation costs. However, the U.S. Energy Information...

Rainscreens for Retrofitting

A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: new building owner/tenant, water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. Often,...

Light Reflectance Value (LRV): How Color Impacts Design and Durability

...make spaces feel more open, while dark, saturated colors can make a space feel warmer and cozier. LRV also has an impact on the energy use or energy efficiency of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Exploring Non-Combustible Construction: What You Need to Know

...roofs made of combustible material Mineral Wool Insulation for Non-Combustible Construction Mineral wool continuous insulation contributes to non-combustible construction and meets stringent code requirements for energy-efficient building design. Initially, manufacturers...

Prefabrication on the Rise: Understanding the Rapid Growth of the Prefab Market

...barriers to create a more energy-efficient building. Prefabricated panels provide continuous insulation and seamless air and moisture barriers, to create superior energy efficiency and airtightness levels. Sto Panel Technology Atlantic...

Enhancing Architectural Appeal: Exploring Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

...to match the White Castle restaurants’ stucco and stone aesthetics. Light-weight, energy-efficient StoTherm® ci MVES incorporates continuous exterior insulation to meet the most stringent energy codes. It also complies with...

6 Useful Online Tools for Building Professionals

Throughout its 40+ year history, Sto Corp.’s energy-efficient and easy-to-apply building envelope solutions have provided building professionals with the widest range of aesthetic possibilities on the most complete collection of...

Importance of Sealer for EIFS Projects

High-performing, drainable EIFS provides the building industry with a complete wall cladding system and a simple-to-use solution toward compliance with the current energy code. Drainable EIFS wall systems, like StoTherm®...

One Manufacturer is Better Than Two

...moisture infiltration by preventing condensation in the wall system to resist structurally damaging mildew and mold. Energy Efficiency: Prevents air infiltration through the wall, reducing energy use and costs Indoor...

A Rainscreen System Unlike Any Other

StoVentec Render is an innovative rainscreen cladding solution that improves building performance with economical construction. This system features a ventilated cavity for effective drainage, continuous insulation for energy efficiency and...

Choosing the Right Sheen for your Architectural Coatings

...significant advantages of using a specialized finish over actual metal panels is its superior thermal performance. The system provides continuous insulation, which helps regulate the building’s temperature and reduces energy...

The Next Standard in Building Durability

...system, StoTherm® ci is a high-performance, energy-efficient wall cladding that integrates StoGuard® air and water-resistive barrier, EPS insulation and drainage. StoTherm® ci systems combine energy efficiency (continuous insulation) with high...

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....

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...

Precast Concrete Wall Panels and a Better Alternative

...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 resistance,...

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...

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...

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...