Top products from AIA 2025
This month, Building Design+Construction editors are bringing you the top products displayed at the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA25). Over 600 building product manufacturers showcased products at the show across a variety of building sectors, from multifamily to office and more.
We've collected eight products that represent technological innovation, sustainability, and style; plus several more from our sister brand, Architectural Products.
Top 8 Building Products from AIA 2025
provided by Building Design+Construction
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D|13 Integrated Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer
by D|13 Group and Excel Dryer
Architects and designers can increase the quality of restrooms in their projects with the D|13 Integrated Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer. This touchless, sleek all-in-one sink system is manufactured by D|13 Group and features the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer which is manufactured by Excel Dryer. By combining washing and drying in one sink deck, architects and designers can eliminate the mess that paper towels create in their clients’ restrooms while providing up to a 95% cost savings by removing pricy paper towels. This sink system is a premier choice among high-end establishments and represents the future of sustainable commercial restrooms. A masterpiece of form and function, the sink seamlessly fuses high efficiency fixtures on the sink deck allowing users to wash, rinse, and dry hands all in one place, as a result, no water is left on the floor. With flexibility in the choice of color, shape, dimensions, and material, it is easy to have the sink system match the aesthetic of their restroom and facility.
DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board
by Georgia-Pacific Building Products
As the demand for streamlined labor and material cost solutions remains top of mind, DensDeck ProFast Prime Roof Board provides efficiency for roofing installers by reducing the need for fasteners by 30% to 50%. Measuring 3/8-inch thickness, the fiberglass mat reinforced gypsum-based cover board is approximately 20% lighter than the traditional ½-inch DensDeck Prime, yet this board does not sacrifice strength or durability features as it remains resistant to fire, wind uplift, punctures, foot traffic and hail.
Disco-rectangle tile insert linear drain
by Infinity Drain
Inspired by mid-century modern design, the Disco-rectangle tile insert linear drain features soft, rounded corners to emphasize a fluid, organic aesthetic. While moving away from sharp angles, the structural integrity and performance of the tile insert drain remains the same, with seamless integration into a surrounding shower or wet room floor. Available in 10 designer finishes crafted to match other bathroom fixtures, it offers a flexible solution and clean visual that is simultaneously vintage yet modern.
Schindler 5000 Elevator
by Schindler
Advancing the company’s machine-room-less (MRL) elevator offering, the Schindler 5000 features taller cars, larger entrances, load capacities up to 5,000 lb., and travel speeds up to 350 feet per minute—all while requiring less building space. An optimized design minimizes building interfaces while the Suspension Traction Media saves shaft space with a 70% smaller motor and traction sheaves compared to traditional systems. Readily enabled for the Building IoT portfolio of services, the connectivity provides building owners and managers with tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce equipment downtime. Additionally, the elevator comes equipped with a regenerative drive system that reduces energy consumption by up to 30%, plus an LED light system and an automatic sleep mode to conserve power when not in use.
Second Life Samples program
by Swatchbox
Opening the door for architects and designers to sustainably recirculate any material stored in their sample libraries that is no longer needed for reference, the Second Life Samples program facilitates the take-back and reuse of materials samples, diverting usable materials from landfills and placing them into circulation for use. While Swatchbox has offered a free return service for samples from its platform, this program expansion includes any material samples in complete, undamaged condition. Returned samples are analyzed and graded, then stocked in fulfillment centers and made available on the Swatchbox platform for use by other architects and designers. Unlabeled, discontinued or lightly worn samples are made available to students and educators; damaged materials are processed through recycling partners.
Skyray product family
by cBright Lighting
Bringing the full experience of natural daylight indoors, the Skyray product family recreates virtual windows, clerestories and skylights using architectural lighting solutions. Powered by Rayleigh Scattering Technology, the light source is positioned at the edge rather than the back, enabling the design of ultra-thin fixtures while delivering a sky blue effect and light spectrum that closely mimics natural sunlight. The lighting seamlessly integrates with commercial and smart home systems and can pair to a remote controller and Bluetooth-enabled mobile app for personalized lighting control, like adjusting brightness and color temperature. The product family includes: EdgeLux for ambient lighting and general illumination; CoreBeam and CoreBeam Zenith for focused illumination; and LumWash for accent lighting and wall washing.
Dutch Quality Stone Handformed Brick
by Westlake Royal Building Products
Handformed Brick delivers an elevated tumbled brick profile and configuration that can bring textured depth and artisanal charm to any space. The manufactured stone is molded with variation for an authentic look at a fraction of the cost of the real thing with a simplified installation process. Available in three colorways, each brick is approximately 2.5-inches high by 8.375-inches long by 1-inch thick.
TruExterior Siding & Trim 5/8-inch lap siding profile
by Westlake Royal Building Products
Featuring the look and shadow lines of traditional lap siding, the 5/8-inch lap siding profile mimics real cedar and comes in 16-foot lengths. Crafted from a blend of fly ash and polymers, the siding resists extreme weather, ground and masonry contact, and insects, plus provides dimensional stability and resistance to warping, cracking and splitting.
Top 13 Building Products Launched at AIA
provided by Architectural Products
- Edge Thermally Modified Wood by UFP-Edge
- EVOLVE Family of Products by National Gypsum Company
- Norex-M Multi-Configuration Insulated Metal Panel by Norbec Architectural Inc.
- Rustic & Venetian Terrazzo Color Palette by National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association
- AcoustiNature Modular Acoustic Greenery by Nature in Form LLC
- Board & Batten Architectural Steel Panel by Metalunic
- VeroMetal Copper Decorative Metal by Bespoke Finish
- IMPRESSIONS Acoustic Steel Deck by New Millenium
- Aura Translucent Sunshade System by Danpal
- SolaGreen Rack System by LiveRoof Global LLC
- OVERLY EVOLUTION Architectural Metal Roof System by Danpal
- The X-Bracket System by InSoFast, LLC
- Janus Natural Lime and Clay Wall Plaster by KEIM Mineral Coatings of America
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