May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations. This course investigates the most recent code changes emphasizing building enclosure performance. Explore ...

Exterior cladding functions as the first layer of defense between a structure and environmental exposure”— Elwin ...

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 ...

The building envelope. At its simplest definition, it’s the exterior or shell of a building that repels the elements. At its most complex definition, it’s an engineering system that meshes elements ...

A dry building is more durable, healthier and better performing. Water intrusion, condensation, air leaks and uncontrolled airflow typically result from deficiencies in the building envelope—the ...

Glen-Gery’s contemporary take on the patterned masonry breeze-blocks that were popular in the 1960s, Kite Breeze features a 3½"-thick x 113/8"-square frame with a setback triangular aperture.

We read and hear about building failures and the related tragedies with those failures and ask – what went wrong? The most common and expensive sources of these building failures involve building ...

WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expanding its commitment to providing high quality, energy efficient building solutions in both commercial and residential markets, Dryvit Systems, Inc., the ...

The design of the proposed Colman Tower in Seattle calls for a state-of-the-art curtain wall composed of high-performance glass and panelized brick. The advent of the curtain wall is one of the most ...