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,...

Creativity Begins. Sto Finishes.

...every design challenge? What breathes creative life and energy into every project you touch? Is it sleek sophistication? The wonders of nature? Elegant simplicity? Geometric perfection? The classics? No matter...

Rainscreen

...– Faced Panels 074447 – Fiber Cement Panels StoVentec Fiber Cement StoVentec® Fiber Cement Rainscreen® Systems combine timeless, designer aesthetics with advanced energy efficiency, creating a superior building envelope solution....

Continuing Education

...No: Sto2025Panel– 1 LU / HSW credit New Course! Enhancing Building Resiliency with High-Density Fiber Cement Rainscreen Cladding Fiber cement rainscreen systems combine timeless, designer aesthetics with advanced energy efficiency,...

Sustainability Solutions

...the experience of building comfort—all with the goal of helping to build a better world. Our innovative wall systems are engineered to reduce carbon emissions through long-term durability, energy-efficiency, and...

MVES Systems

...and air and moisture barrier Fire resistant wall design Lightweight Fully tested, building code compliant StoTherm® ci MVES Lightweight, energy efficient system with continuous insulation compare View System & Documents...

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...

The Art of Exterior Design: A Guide to External Render Cladding Systems

...insulation (CI), and our high-quality StoVentec® Rainscreen® cladding. In addition, the lightweight and energy-efficient StoVentec® Rainscreen® Systems reduce heating and air-conditioning costs and limit condensation that can cause unhealthy and...

The Do’s and Don’ts of EIFS Painting: 8 Tips for a Successful Project

...air and water-resistive barrier and continuous insulation Energy efficiency Fire-resistance A low-maintenance structure EIFS also offers versatile, attractive, and sophisticated exterior finishes. Periodically, EIFS finishes require cleaning to remove dirt,...

Reduce Weather Delays for Your Building Envelope Construction Projects

...by cutting raw material waste, recycling materials, and improving the energy efficiency of the wall system. In addition, the use of prefab wall panels significantly lessens equipment, labor and waste...

StoCast Landing

...than traditional cladding, which saves energy and reduces waste. Easy to Apply StoCast shapes require no fasteners and are quick and easy to apply. Durable StoCast is made with Sto's...

STPE Sealants: What You Need to Know

...per hour at 50Pa of pressure – a significant measure of a building’s energy efficiency. 1. The top plate to attic drywall achieves a potential ACH50 reduction: up to 1.6...

Fully Integrated Prefabricated Façade Panels w/ Window Compatibility

Fully integrated prefabricated facade panels with factory-installed windows can create air-tight building envelopes that contribute significantly to sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and safe buildings. Furthermore, StoPanel® Technology branded, tested, and warranted...

Breaking Down the Differences: Tempered Glass vs. Toughened Glass

...(kinetic energy). A rainscreen cladding system will limit water intrusion by providing a drainage plane. Improved Safety Blast-Tested The strength and integrity of the StoVentec® Glass Rainscreen® System can pass...

Rainscreen Systems and the Building Code

...is capable of handling some moisture and drying without degrading or reducing its R-value. Depending on the thermal requirements and targets, this layer may be supplemented. Also, Energy codes require...

Air and Water-Resistive Barriers

...International Building Code International Residential Code International Energy Conservation Code Los Angeles Building Code International Green Construction Code CALGreen Title 24, ICC 700 National Green Building Standard Additional codes and...

Reducing embodied carbon in building materials

...Status Report 2018, the buildings sector is responsible for a full 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. While it’s true that the majority of these emissions—around 28%—arise from the day-to-day...

Using recycled building materials

...fences, floor and ceiling tiles. Concrete can also be recycled when crushed as aggregate for new concrete. Use of recycled building materials can reduce the amount of energy used to...

How stand-out hotel design enhances the guest experience

...many travelers, as they are increasingly aware of their trip’s carbon footprint. Knowing a hotel has implemented resource-saving initiatives into its design, like energy management measures and use of local,...

Examining 3D printing in construction

...cited by Scientific American, suggests 3-D printing could create up to 30 percent less material waste than typical construction techniques, as well as using less energy and generating fewer carbon...

The evolution of the building envelope

...Support (to resist and transfer structural and dynamic loads) Control (the flow of matter and energy of all types) Finish (to meet desired aesthetics on the inside and outside) Over...

Regenerative design: Going beyond sustainability

...harm. Examples of regenerative design can include buildings that produce more energy than they consume, capture rainwater or include wastewater treatment options, restore habitat for plant and wildlife, or produce...

Three exterior building material trends, examined

...materials age, hold up to the elements, or help achieve energy efficiency goals? As well, how efficiently, through cost and installation timelines, can the cladding be installed? Glass Many architects...

Celebrating America’s Black architects: Two visionaries from the past, two from the present

...30 of years of experience on public and commercial projects. His clients have included the Cincinnati and Dayton public school systems, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and the Duke Energy...

Building maintenance monitoring technologies increasingly important

...HVAC systems should be monitored for top efficiency. Now that many buildings are nearly empty, energy savings can be found through remote management of underutilized areas. A silver lining may...

Sto Corp nets six EIMA HERO Awards

...in plain sight: This is an excellent example of utilizing the energy efficient, high performance qualities of EIFS, and the unique aesthetics to suit the design intent of a project....

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...