Building Envelopes

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New Building Envelope Products for Winter 2021

January 14, 2021

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These recent facades—made from a range of materials—help architects push the envelope.

Best Building Envelopes of 2020

December 1, 2020

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Architectural Record presents the best cladding and rainscreen products of the year.

New Building Envelope Products, Winter 2020

February 4, 2020

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Climate-adaptive features, plus easier installation and maintenance, distinguish these facade materials by CalPlant, Shildan, Echelon Masonry, Atlas Roofing, Sto Corp., Iko, James-Hardie, and Icynene-Lapolla.

Record Products 2019: Building Envelopes

Best Building Envelope Products of 2019

December 1, 2019

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Architectural Record presents the best building envelope products of 2019, from claddings and coatings to comprehensive systems.

New Building Envelope Products for Fall 2019

Kelly Beamon

September 30, 2019

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Advanced manufacturing technology is enhancing the function and installation of these offerings.

Record Products 2018: Building Envelopes

Best Building Envelope Products of 2018

December 3, 2018

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In the building envelopes category of this year's Record Products contest, winners include claddings, coatings, surfacing, and systems.

May 2017 Product Briefs: Building Envelopes

These weather-tight products will seal the deal for a variety of project categories and programs.

Rita Catinella Orrell

May 1, 2017

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New building envelope products from Sierra Pacific, Bendheim, Weyerhaeuser, Dow Corning, and Typar Weather Protection System.

May 2016 Product Briefs: Building Envelopes

New sheathing, insulation, and architectural-mesh systems save energy and time.

Julie Taraska

May 1, 2016

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New products from Ply Gem, Shildan, DensElement, Georgia-Pacific, PROSOCO, SAF, and VaproShield.

Products Focus: Building Envelopes

Sheila Kim

March 16, 2014

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Seeing the Light Marble Fairbanks artfully uses storefront glazing and channel glass to create a luminous new library in Queens, New York. Product Focus: Building Envelopes Attractive systems that not only protect against the elements but contribute to sustainability.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

This course examines fire-rated glass door systems and how they can safeguard areas of egress while supporting a wide range of design goals.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

You will learn about how lighting and open-air ventilation promotes healthier and more effective learning with the advantages of operable glass walls over fixed walls.