Top building products for April 2025
Building Design+Construction editors bring you the top building products for the month of April. Collected across a variety of building sectors, these products provide natural daylight, improve efficiencies, and deliver aesthetic performance.
From SolaMaster 750 DS-O daylighting systems to StoVentec Glass Rainscreen System, here are 15 products being used in the industry today.
April 2025 Top 15 Building Products
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Carlon electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT) two-piece fittings
by ABB
After working with electricians and installers, the design of traditional fittings has been reimagined into the Carlon electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT) two-piece fittings in effort to make contractors’ jobs easier while delivering labor and time savings. Developed to route and protect wiring for lighting, outlets, data and communication systems, the high-performing polycarbonate two-piece ENT fittings feature an eight-tab snap to reduce insertion force and enhance pull-out strength, making the fittings ideal for poured-in place concrete applications. Available in three sizes, its freely rotating pieces prevent kinks in the ENT, a necessity to ensure long conduit runs in ceilings, slabs, and walls.
Vistacool Azuria and Pacifica glasses
by Vitro Architectural Glass
To bridge the gaps in cancer treatment in central North Carolina, the FirstHealth Cancer Center consolidates services in one centralized four-story building that was designed to both calm and lift spirits, and its exterior delivers the first welcome. Because the façade also needed to deliver controlled daylight and reduced energy use, the architect selected Vistacool Azuria and Pacifica glasses, each with a third-surface Solarban 60 low-E coating, for an expansive glazed curtain wall where the shifting form mirrors the continuous progress of cancer care. Because indirect sunlight enters the space most of the day while direct daylight comes in during late afternoon and early evening hours, Vistacool Azuria glass with Solarban 60 shields 74% of the solar heat gain while allowing 42% visible light and Vistacool Pacifica with Solarban 60 glass shields 78% of the solar heat gain while allowing 26% visible light.
Aspire Bullnose Paver with Legs
by Aspire Pavers
Created to integrate seamlessly with the company’s Aspire paver line, the Bullnose Paver with Legs aims to simplify installation and enhance any project’s final appearance. The added legs add security while the bullnose corner eliminates the need for miter cutting bullnose pavers to create a corner. Using up to 95% recycled material, the Aspire Paver System (formerly AZEK Pavers) meets LEED and Envision requirements for Green Building projects, weighs up to a third less than traditional pavers, and delivers fade and stain resistance.
SolaMaster 750 DS-O daylighting systems
by Solatube
The building of the New London Educational Learning Center represented an investment in the local community while providing a safe, modern and functional environment tailored to the needs of its students with learning and behavioral challenges—and the use of Solatube solved one of the project’s key challenges. Because it was a goal to introduce daylight to areas where traditional windows or skylights were not viable, especially the cafeteria and recreation area, the project architect and construction team sought a solution that met both architectural and the safety requirements of Minnesota’s E-occupancy standards and ICC 500 codes for storm shelters. The team found it in 12 SolaMaster 750 DS-O daylighting systems that comply with both ICC 500 and FEMA P-361 standards while still meeting the project’s daylighting objectives.
Bradyl Box
by Bradyl Storage Solutions
Bradyl Box delivers a smart, space-saving storage solution as an over-the-hood storage unit designed to optimize unused space in multi-family parking garages. Providing more than 80 cubic feet of secure storage while fitting within a standard-size parking space, the unit features adjustable leg height to ensure compatibility with all cars, most SUVs and most trucks. The unit is completely freestanding, includes anti-tip hardware for enhanced stability and security, and features a durable powder-coated finish for rust resistance.
RealTone
by SageGlass by Saint-Gobain
In response to architectural feedback, RealTone eliminates the “blue hue” commonly associated with electrochromic glass, delivering a neutral aesthetic while maintaining performance. As the glass tints, it preserves true-to-life colors and clearer views while minimizing excess glare and providing thermal regulation. Offering flexibility to meet design and functional goals, the neutral electrochromic glass solution is compatible with the company’s entire product portfolio, including Harmony, coatings like Bright Silver and bird-friendly solutions.
D-Neo PRO Series toilets
by Duravit
As part of the company’s expansion of one- and two-piece toilets for North America, the D-Neo PRO Series toilets offer enhanced cleanliness and comfort while reducing water consumption. Featuring a sleek and minimalist design that blends into any bathroom style, the One-Piece and Two-Piece Toilets are the latest additions to the PRO Solution products and are finished with a hygienic glazing formula that kills bacteria and keeps bowls cleaner after every use. Each offers 1.28 gpf single flush, a score of 1000 on a Maximum Performance scale (MaP) and is ADA compatible.
Kirei Henge Panel
by Carnegie Acoustic Solutions
Inspired by the lyrical motion of sheet music, the Kirei Henge Panel is an acoustic wall solution that brings dimensional rhythm to interior spaces, especially larger installations where sound management and unique aesthetics are desired. A part of the Mezzo Collection, the panel features raised, repeated forms that play with light and shadow and comes in a full-panel size of 108 by 46 inches. It is constructed of 12mm recycled PET with a Class A fire-rating for an eco-friendly solution that delivers 0.45 noise reduction coefficient.
StoVentec Glass Rainscreen System
by Sto Corp
When a bank sought to consolidate its operations into a state-of-the-art headquarters in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, it opted to use the previously vacant building’s structure for the foundation to respect the city’s history, thus making one of the project challenges how to retrofit an existing concrete structure with a new, thermally-efficient modern façade. The architect’s attendance at a North Dakota American Institute of Architects conference provided the solution: StoVentec Glass Rainscreen System. Because the system is a back ventilated rainscreen system consisting of durable, opaque glass-faced panels, thermal insulation, sub-construction, and a continuous air- and water-resistive barrier, it solved for the fact the original building had virtually no insulation on the original 12-story structure, and mineral wool insulation was layered in during installation. The now contemporary building features gray and white polished and matte glass panels for an appearance that seamlessly blends the old with the new.
Premium Icynene HFO 200 closed-cell spray foam insulation
by Huntsman Building Solutions
When properly applied in commercial buildings, Premium Icynene HFO 200 closed-cell spray foam insulation can provide energy savings up to 40% by optimizing the performance of the building envelope. The medium-density foam also provides an inherent air barrier with low moisture vapor permeability, resistance to water, and sheer and racking strength to wall assemblies in building applications. With a global warming potential value equal to 1, the closed-cell spray foam insulation is Greenguard Gold Certified and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 insulation requirements at 1.5-inches ABAvA Certified.
Cable-Net Shade Structure
by Birdair
Part of the broader 11-acre Domino Sugar redevelopment plan that aims to revitalize Williamsburg waterfront with community-enhancing spaces, Domino Square Park is one facet of the plan with wooden amphitheater seating, surrounded by lush gardens and now covered with a seasonal Cable-Net Shade Structure over the oval-shaped plaza. Offering both shade and comfort during summer events, the unique PVC mesh fabric structure combines technical innovation with aesthetic appeal that blends with the park’s urban-industrial design. The tensile cable structure incorporates turquoise-like blue supporting steel columns, 120 panels of white PVC-coated mesh membrane in five different geometric sizes and clamping hardware that allows the panels to be taken down and stored in the winter.
Altitude height-adjustable table
by Allsteel
With the product motto, “Move Through Your Workday,” the Altitude height-adjustable table adapts to the user, and that includes the release of a suite of new colors. The table’s bases expand with cool tones in the extensive color portfolio, including Cove, Harbor, Dune and Sage paint colors. Aiming to empower users to work at whatever position feels the most comfortable, the height-adjustable tables, screens and power rails promote privacy and wellness. For convenience, the height-adjustable table can be scaled to any workplace, offers three control options and is available with optional Bluetooth capability.
Smartrock
by ROCKWOOL
Designed to create a layer of continuous insulation on the interior of concrete and masonry wall assemblies, Smartrock provides thermal, vapor and air control in one product that suits retrofit and new construction projects. Containing two layers—a stone wool insulation board with an integrated smart vapor retarder, INTELLO PLUS from Pro Clima,—its dual-density design allows it to conform to the substrate, and the integrated membrane provides an airtight layer when installed with proper sealing of insulation joints and fastener penetrations. Available in select regions of the U.S., the high-performance interior continuous insulation solution comes in thicknesses ranging from 2 to 5 inches to meet various energy code requirements and is a Class A fire-rated material in accordance with ASTM E84.
V-Groove profile for Cellular Composite Siding
by Westlake Royal Building Products
Offering a clean, modern look for residential and low-level commercial builds, the V-Groove profile for Cellular Composite Siding is made from cellular PVC to ensure long-lasting performance. Its 12-foot length suits vertical installations, and matching corner and window trim accessories enhance its versatility. Along with resistance to dirt, staining and insects, the interlocking system delivers a durable, moisture-resistant finish, and Kynar Aquatec provides UV protection and energy efficiency.
Schweiss Doors bifold lifstrap doors
by Schweiss Doors
At a newly constructed Central Region Cooperative (CRC) plant created to handle all facets of agronomy needs, a goal of the project was much improved and faster service with better quality product, and the inclusion of four Schweiss Doors bifold lifstrap doors assists with improved efficiencies. Three buildings at the CRC bulk fertilizer plant are equipped with bifold liftstrap doors that all measure 16 by 18 feet so that a semi can drive in, load or unload and drive out the opposite side at the fertilizer receiving and load-out bays. Each door is equipped with a liftstrap autolatch system, dustproof motors and electrical compliance with National Electrical Manufacturers Association standards.
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