Articles Tagged with ''building envelope ''

Most structures today are constructed out of many different materials that move at different rates. Marrying all of these components together is complex and, at the same time, can make the roof more vulnerable to errors and failure when re-roofing.
 

Architects and Contractors now can be confident that the most complex designs can be accurately and cost-effectively constructed. Radius Track provides project teams with 20 years of complex framing expertise on a vast array of interior surfaces and exterior envelopes. The company’s expert design team is comprised of architects and contractors – which brings both perspectives to every project and delivers cost-effective constructable solutions while honoring the design intent.

SOPREMA Inc., will be hosting a regional Building Envelope Clinic, in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sept. 23, 2016, for architects, consultants and contractors looking to further their knowledge, network and earn continuing education units. The clinic will be held at the Château Élan Winery & Resort, located at 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, Ga.

With 14 volunteers and 128 hours, USGBS Minnesota devoted their own energy to partner with Carbon Zero Home, a nonprofit that transforms dysfunctional, energy-wasting homes into smart, efficient solutions to the climate problem. Volunteers from BASF Corp. assisted USGBC Minnesota with waterproofing and sealing a home to make it more energy-efficient.

Consistency along with a high-end, appealing look were factors in the choice of metal composite material from Citadel Architectural Products for the face of the Orange Park, Fla. Subaru showroom and dealership.

How do you thank severely injured Veterans who have sacrificed so much by serving our country? Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) believes providing mortgage-free homes that accommodate the needs of these brave men and women is a crucial step in helping them rebuild their lives — and CertainTeed wholeheartedly agrees. 

The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method.