Stucco is a very versatile material that can be applied to just about any structure, with just about any sheathing, and can accommodate flat or curved surfaces either externally or internally.
THIS RESIDENCE HALL WAS GIVEN THE THREE C’S: CONCRETE, COLLABORATION, AND COLOR. AND WITH THAT, THERE’S CONCRETE EVIDENCE TO HOW A PRECAST APPROACH PROVIDES SOLUTIONS.
You might describe precast concrete construction as “controlled efficiency.” While weather conditions, supply chain disruptions and labor availability can all threaten to throw a project off course, a Midwestern residence hall housing future artists demonstrates the efficiency precast concrete construction offers for enclosures that must meet stringent performance criteria, tight production schedules, and discerning occupants.
Every three years, the International Code Council (ICC) goes through the process of updating the building codes outlined in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The IECC is the model energy code in the U.S., and updates to the 2021 edition were just finalized by the ICC.