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.
Celebrating Thanksgiving with four buildings shaped like food
In a nod to Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy these four buildings shaped like food.
How are digital twins being used in the built environment?
The building design, construction and urban planning, and property management sectors are using digital twins to their advantage.
The evolution of the building envelope
The building envelope refers to all of the elements of the outer shell of a building and is what keeps us safe from the elements. Humanity has come a long way from our prehistoric days of structures constructed of boulders, branches and grass to complex building science that has us living in comfort today.
New York City’s ‘glass ban’ – what is it, and what does it mean?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio rattled some cages in the commercial real estate and building design industries last year with what many popular news channels summarized as a ban on all glass and steel skyscrapers in the City.
Examining 3D printing in construction
No matter how you look at it, the buzz around 3D printing in construction is louder than ever.
How EPDs work with the LEED ratings system
EPDs can now garner credits under the LEED v4.1 ratings system, giving building product specifiers a tool to further enhance green building initiatives.
Circular economy in building design and construction
There is ample buzz surrounding the term circular economy of late. Also referred to as circularity, the building design and construction industries are looking at reshaping operations to apply this new way of thinking, which appears on the surface a monumental task.
Using recycled building materials
Using recycled building materials or materials that contain recycled content is a straightforward step to sustainability for building designers and construction professionals.
