Enveloped Elegance:
The Artistry and Efficiency of Steel-Framed Glass Curtain Walls
Curtain walls offer more strength and invite in more natural light than aluminum.
During the recent International Code Council annual business meeting in St. Louis, American Wood Council South Central Region Director David P. Tyree, P.E., C.B.O., was presented with a lifetime honorary membership in recognition of his exceptional contributions to ICC.
In collaboration with the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission, Utah Home Builders Association, Representative Cal Musselman and Senator Curt Bramble, Huntsman Building Solutions helped get key energy efficiency updates integrated into Utah’s building code via the passage of House Bill 523.
The Air Barrier Association of America announced the launch of the country’s first-of-its-kind Large Building Whole Building Airtightness Program, which includes both certification and training.
On Oct. 10, Atlas announced a new project with Studio 804, the architecture program at the University of Kansas. The sleek new build, featuring the Atlas EnergyShield polyiso insulation product, met LEED Platinum standards and is an architectural gem located in an established residential neighborhood in downtown Lawrence, Kansas.