2021 construction outlook: Signs of positivity showing

...the need for renovations to existing space for physical distancing and for well building design criteria. Climate plan may create jobs Clean energy, lower emissions and a sustainable economy are...

The Best Exterior Wood Cladding Systems for Your Commercial Project

...from absorbing paint or stain. Renewable and biodegradable wood requires very little energy to produce, making it a sustainable building solution. In addition, trees naturally absorb CO2 and release oxygen,...

NFTs in architecture: The future or passing fad?

...known as mining, which involves complex puzzles, awesome computing power and a huge load of energy. That’s because Ethereum, the platform of choice for NFTs, uses a method called proof...

Rainscreen Architecture: Glass Cladding System Solutions for Architects and Builders

Secure and robust glass rainscreen cladding systems contribute significantly towards energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable buildings with healthy indoor environmental quality (IEQ). StoVentec® Glass Rainscreen® systems are a proven and established...

6 Advantages of Engineered Masonry Veneer Systems

...broad range of architectural surfaces. These benefits help ensure a durable, aesthetically-beautiful building enclosure system that contributes toward sustainable, energy-efficient, comfortable, and healthy IEQ residential, commercial, and institutional wall construction....

Exploring Non-Combustible Construction: What You Need to Know

...roofs made of combustible material Mineral Wool Insulation for Non-Combustible Construction Mineral wool continuous insulation contributes to non-combustible construction and meets stringent code requirements for energy-efficient building design. Initially, manufacturers...

Prefabrication on the Rise: Understanding the Rapid Growth of the Prefab Market

...barriers to create a more energy-efficient building. Prefabricated panels provide continuous insulation and seamless air and moisture barriers, to create superior energy efficiency and airtightness levels. Sto Panel Technology Atlantic...

Enhancing Architectural Appeal: Exploring Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

...to match the White Castle restaurants’ stucco and stone aesthetics. Light-weight, energy-efficient StoTherm® ci MVES incorporates continuous exterior insulation to meet the most stringent energy codes. It also complies with...

6 Useful Online Tools for Building Professionals

Throughout its 40+ year history, Sto Corp.’s energy-efficient and easy-to-apply building envelope solutions have provided building professionals with the widest range of aesthetic possibilities on the most complete collection of...

Importance of Sealer for EIFS Projects

High-performing, drainable EIFS provides the building industry with a complete wall cladding system and a simple-to-use solution toward compliance with the current energy code. Drainable EIFS wall systems, like StoTherm®...

One Manufacturer is Better Than Two

...moisture infiltration by preventing condensation in the wall system to resist structurally damaging mildew and mold. Energy Efficiency: Prevents air infiltration through the wall, reducing energy use and costs Indoor...

A Rainscreen System Unlike Any Other

StoVentec Render is an innovative rainscreen cladding solution that improves building performance with economical construction. This system features a ventilated cavity for effective drainage, continuous insulation for energy efficiency and...

Glass exteriors in commercial buildings: Four incredible buildings with glass facades

...building, natural light is a proven productivity and mood enhancer. Technological advancements have allowed for many different innovations in glass, including treatments to improve energy efficiency, emissivity, glare, and coloring....

Recent developments in sustainability initiatives for commercial buildings

Energy efficiency, reduced carbon output and sustainability measures have been targets for those designing and operating commercial buildings for some time. Now, with Net Zero – where a building emits...

Precast Concrete Wall Panels and a Better Alternative

...reducing daily temperature swings and saving energy. Disadvantages of Precast Concrete Wall Panels Problems associated with heavy precast concrete panels include handling issues, moisture problems, insufficient thermal performance and fire...

How are digital twins being used in the built environment?

...and buildings consume 25-40% of global energy. Given the volume of new property that needs to be built to accommodate the increase in urbanization, it’s important that the sustainability performance...

Fluid/Liquid-Applied Air & Moisture Barriers

...bonds to the exterior sheathing without fasteners. A high-performing fluid-applied vapor barrier contributes to energy-efficient, durable, and healthy residential, commercial, and institutional environments. The Benefits of Fluid-Applied Air Barriers Fluid-applied...

How to Reduce Building Envelope Installation Time Without Sacrificing Quality

...allowed builders to cost-effectively hastened the installation of its energy-efficient building envelope. Rising Construction Market The Global Buildings Construction Market size in 2022 was $5,412.80 billion. Building experts predict this...

The Art of Exterior Design: A Guide to External Render Cladding Systems

...continuous insulation (CI), and our high-quality StoVentec® Rainscreen® cladding. In addition, the lightweight and energy-efficient StoVentec® Rainscreen® Systems reduce heating and air-conditioning costs and limit condensation that can cause unhealthy...

The Do’s and Don’ts of EIFS Painting: 8 Tips for a Successful Project

...air and water-resistive barrier and continuous insulation Energy efficiency Fire-resistance A low-maintenance structure EIFS also offers versatile, attractive, and sophisticated exterior finishes. Periodically, EIFS finishes require cleaning to remove dirt,...

Reduce Weather Delays for Your Building Envelope Construction Projects

...by cutting raw material waste, recycling materials, and improving the energy efficiency of the wall system. In addition, the use of prefab wall panels significantly lessens equipment, labor and waste...

STPE Sealants: What You Need to Know

...per hour at 50Pa of pressure – a significant measure of a building’s energy efficiency. 1. The top plate to attic drywall achieves a potential ACH50 reduction: up to 1.6...

Fully Integrated Prefabricated Façade Panels w/ Window Compatibility

Fully integrated prefabricated facade panels with factory-installed windows can create air-tight building envelopes that contribute significantly to sustainable, energy-efficient, durable, and safe buildings. Furthermore, StoPanel® Technology branded, tested, and warranted...

Breaking Down the Differences: Tempered Glass vs. Toughened Glass

...(kinetic energy). A rainscreen cladding system will limit water intrusion by providing a drainage plane. Improved Safety Blast-Tested The strength and integrity of the StoVentec® Glass Rainscreen® System can pass...

Reducing embodied carbon in building materials

...Status Report 2018, the buildings sector is responsible for a full 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. While it’s true that the majority of these emissions—around 28%—arise from the day-to-day...

Using recycled building materials

...fences, floor and ceiling tiles. Concrete can also be recycled when crushed as aggregate for new concrete. Use of recycled building materials can reduce the amount of energy used to...

How stand-out hotel design enhances the guest experience

...many travelers, as they are increasingly aware of their trip’s carbon footprint. Knowing a hotel has implemented resource-saving initiatives into its design, like energy management measures and use of local,...

Examining 3D printing in construction

...cited by Scientific American, suggests 3-D printing could create up to 30 percent less material waste than typical construction techniques, as well as using less energy and generating fewer carbon...

The evolution of the building envelope

...Support (to resist and transfer structural and dynamic loads) Control (the flow of matter and energy of all types) Finish (to meet desired aesthetics on the inside and outside) Over...

Regenerative design: Going beyond sustainability

...harm. Examples of regenerative design can include buildings that produce more energy than they consume, capture rainwater or include wastewater treatment options, restore habitat for plant and wildlife, or produce...