BD+C editors present a roundup of the latest technologies and applications in exterior wall systems, from a tapered metal wall installation in Oklahoma to a textured precast concrete solution in North ...

Horizontal IMPs make for a perfect building envelope on the 45Drives campus headquarters in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Doug Milburn, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Advanced Glazings Ltd. A great ...

The following residential envelope offerings not only excel in design or performance but also pay attention to the ease of installation—from below-grade applications to adaptable walls and efficient ...

Regardless of the material specified for use as your weather-resistant barrier (also known as WRB, building wrap or house wrap), proper installation is critical in order for the WRB to work as ...

Designing water containment systems requires waterproofing that withstands constant pressure and risk. Learn how seamless ...

High-performance building envelopes are rewriting the playbook for HVAC contractors — as buildings are getting more airtight and insulation more robust, loads drop and demand curves flatten, meaning ...

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are transforming commercial and industrial construction by combining multiple envelope functions into a single, quick-to-install system. They offer durability, thermal ...

With the move to sustainable living, businesses, investors and governments are looking for the most abundant energy sources to do so effectively. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is one of ...

According to the latest estimates, building operations account for 28 percent of global carbon emissions. A report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that ...