At GWWO, the evaluation of the building envelope starts early in the design process. We believe that an interdisciplinary approach to design is inclusive of building systems and is essential to ...

In a general sense, the term “curtain wall” refers to an exterior wall that does not support loads other than its own weight. Curtain walls are therefore nonstructural, and serve solely to protect the ...

A building’s envelope is the first thing you notice - its defining feature, before even setting foot inside. While indisputably important, there’s much more going on than just aesthetics when ...

David Baker Architects’s Blue Oak Landing was fully prefabricated, including the building’s Corten steel facade. (Bruce Damonte) Masonry is experiencing a resurgence following a precipitous decline in ...

Sustainable construction begins with an efficient building envelope. As the single largest building element, the building envelope or building shell separates the interior of the building from the ...

In the past, the detail design of a building envelope would have been the domain of the envelope package subcontractor, usually working for the main contractor. The subcontractor would have worked ...

Dublin, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "North America Building Envelope Market Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's portfolio,offering a comprehensive analysis of the building ...

RECORD's annual contest presents the top new facade products of the year, with a focus on resiliency and sustainability. Glen-Gery’s Blue Velour Ironspot brick blends durability with sophistication.

Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this CPD module explores the role of the building envelope in passive fire protection. It examines the evolution of UK regulations, key compliance issues for external walls and ...