This month, Architect’s Guide to Glass called exterior applications of fire rated glazing as the “the new hot spot,” due to the steady increase of fire rated glass being used in the building envelope.

Exterior insulation and finish systems, or EIFS, are proprietary wall cladding assemblies that combine rigid insulation board with a water-resistant exterior coating. EIFS are popular chiefly for ...

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 ...

Ottawa, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global building envelope market size was valued at USD 117.48 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 201.63 billion by 2034, growing at a ...

A dry building is more durable, healthier and better performing. Water intrusion, condensation, air leaks and uncontrolled airflow typically result from deficiencies in the building envelope—the ...

Glen-Gery’s contemporary take on the patterned masonry breeze-blocks that were popular in the 1960s, Kite Breeze features a 3½"-thick x 113/8"-square frame with a setback triangular aperture.

This presentation examines the critical nature of tie-ins, transitions, and continuity throughout the building envelope. These critical areas may only represent 1% of the building envelope, but it is ...