Top building products for March 2024
BD+C Editors break down March's top 15 building products, from multifamily-focused electronic locks to recyclable plastic panels.
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Multifamily Housing
Two senior housing properties renovated with 608 replacement windows
Renovation of the two properties, with 200 apartments for seniors, was financed through a special public/private arrangement.
Products and Materials
Top building products for January 2024
BD+C Editors break down January's top 15 building products, from SloanStone Quartz Molded Sinks to InvisiWrap SA housewrap.
75 Top Building Products
75 top building products for 2023
From a bladeless rooftop wind energy system, to a troffer light fixture with built-in continuous visible light disinfection, innovation is plentiful in Building Design+Construction's annual 75 Top Products report.
Cladding and Facade Systems | Apr 13, 2016
Illumination panels offered a fresh solution for new student housing development in historic Charleston, S.C.
The 40-unit apartment building features a checkerboard design with three shades of gray to provide a contemporary façade without betraying the historical setting
Cladding and Facade Systems | Mar 29, 2016
Illumination provides unique solution for university housing development
Nichiha Illumination panels were used to create a dynamic housing development for University of Minnesota students. When it came time to design the multi-story building, the architect was not wanting just any shade of yellow, but looking for a particular yellow he had in mind. Illumination’s custom color capability proved to be the best solution as it provided him with precisely the yellow he was looking for.
Jan 14, 2016
How to succeed with EIFS: exterior insulation and finish systems
This AIA CES Discovery course discusses the six elements of an EIFS wall assembly; common EIFS failures and how to prevent them; and EIFS and sustainability.
Cladding and Facade Systems | Dec 7, 2015
The Wolf Creek Library: ALPOLIC® Materials welcomes a community to its new “living room"
An expansive glass curtain wall frames the forest and lake behind the building, bringing the outside in.
Cladding and Facade Systems | Oct 27, 2015
The 'new' Gaillard Center gets a standing ovation for its exterior cladding
The “new construction” surrounds three sides of the original building, offering both a classic public structure and exquisite outdoor spaces.
Codes and Standards | Aug 6, 2015
AAMA updates methods for testing of exterior walls
The standard specifies test methods, specifications, and field checks to evaluate structural adequacy of exterior wall systems composed of curtain walls, storefronts, and sloped glazing.
Building Enclosure Systems | Jul 20, 2015
Fire Rated Curtain Wall Performance in Dramatic Weather Conditions
Materials selected for the building envelope had to protect occupants from Wisconsin's weather, as well as ensuring their comfort.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Jun 5, 2015
Unwrapping ‘the mummy’: Chicago hotel project comes to life
The sleek architectural panels and Valspar coating give the building a steely sheen.
Cladding and Facade Systems | Apr 21, 2015
Nichiha adds distinctive edge to Atlanta luxury apartment building
The apartment building features a contemporary high-end design that meshes well with neighboring buildings and the community as a whole.
Coatings | Apr 20, 2015
Valspar delivers custom coating solution for JW Marriott Austin
Stunning design by HKS leaves onlookers wondering—weathered steel or coating?
