Record Products 2025
Best Structural Systems & Components and Glazing Products of 2025

Selections in these categories include bird-friendly glass and a net zero mass-timber prefabricated housing and commercial solution.
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Structural Systems & Components
Core
Core is a net zero mass-timber prefabricated housing and commercial solution. It is delivered as a flat-pack kit-of-parts comprising cross-laminated timber panels, a full building envelope (with R-40 insulation), high-performance windows and doors, and solar panels. CABN offers Core in several models ranging from 105 square feet to 2,500 square feet.
cabn.co
HDUE + SABR
Simpson Strong-Tie has launched a new holdown (HDUE) and anchor bolt (SABR) combo that is versatile and efficient across numerous building foundation types. Together, the two reduce the number of screws typically used to secure shear walls and wall panels in wood construction, and allow for higher load capacities.
strongtie.com
Glazing
Bird Guard
This bird-friendly glass is engineered to reduce collisions and maintain clear views. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope’s Bird Guard can be used as an individual lite or as part of a laminated and insulated unit. The panes are available in a range of sizes, from 14" × 14" to 96" × 172".
obe.com
BirdSmart
Vitro’s laser-etched glass is an American Bird Conservancy–listed tool for reducing bird collisions. The panes measure just ¼" thick, with dimensions up to 130" × 240". It is compatible with a number of Vitro products, including its low-iron and low-E offerings.
vitro.com
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