We may think of the building envelope as an inanimate object, but in reality its components can be quite mobile. Building materials grow, shrink, shift, bulge, deform, and elongate in response to ...

Efficiency has become a top-of-mind concern in construction. Greater energy efficiency is mandated by codes and regulations. Greater working efficiency is required to stay competitive even as labor ...

RECORD's annual contest presents the top new facade products of the year, with a focus on resiliency and sustainability. Glen-Gery’s Blue Velour Ironspot brick blends durability with sophistication.

The industry has made significant strides in increasing home efficiency, particularly by making the building envelope tighter ...

Climate-adaptive features, plus easier installation and maintenance, distinguish these facade materials. Read about new architectural products from CalPlant, Shildan, Echelon Masonry, Atlas Roofing, ...

Building homes and commercial structures for an era of deadlier storms requires a multi-pronged approach including the use of new and more fortified building materials.

Eco-efficient Materials for Reducing Cooling Needs in Buildings and Construction: Design, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive review on building envelope materials and technologies ...

Sustainable construction begins with an efficient building envelope. As the single largest building element, the building envelope or building shell separates the interior of the building from the ...

RPM International moves to buy Kalzip, adding premium metal roofing and facade systems to Tremco and expanding its global ...

A new sandwich-structured composite has been developed from the surface layers of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and the interlayer of polylactic acid and cellulose microfibers. The biodegradable ...

Traditionally, architecture's role has been to create a barrier between inhabitants and the elements, providing protection and security. Even with material and technological advances over time, this ...