Top building products for January 2026
Discover the top building products for January 2026, curated by the editors of Building Design+Construction. Spanning sectors from commercial interiors and retail to multifamily housing and cold storage, these innovative materials and systems enhance accessibility, improve thermal performance, elevate hygiene, and streamline design flexibility. Whether you're an architect, contractor, or specifier, these product highlights reflect the latest trends and solutions shaping the built environment.
From multidirectional glass wall systems and insulated metal panels to advanced hand-drying technology and integrated ceiling solutions, this month’s selections spotlight products designed for high-performance buildings and occupant-centered spaces across the U.S.
January 2026 Top 7 Building Products
This month’s roundup features products making an impact on real-world projects across the U.S.—from expansive sliding mall-front doors engineered for high-traffic retail environments to insulated metal panels and high-performance glazing supporting energy-efficient multifamily construction. Whether you’re specifying products for a new construction, retrofit, or renovation, these highlights showcase the latest building materials shaping architecture and construction in 2026.
Here are seven products being used in the industry today:
INT810 Sliding Mall Front Doors | Commercial Sliding Entrance Systems
By Tubelite, a brand of Apogee Architectural Metals
Engineered specifically for commercial interior environments, the INT810 Sliding Mall Front doors deliver the wide-open accessibility of expansive entrances for shopping malls, retail centers and other ground-level interior egress applications. To support design flexibility and accessibility, the system comes in multiple sizes, configurations and colors, plus can be adjusted for other infill widths—the door panels accommodate 1-inch glass standardly—and materials. Using a track-and-roller system for quiet, smooth and reliable performance through high-traffic use, the sliding door system is compatible with existing architectural aluminum framing systems, like the 400 Series Curtain wall and 14000 Series Storefront, for a packaged solution.
Automated Sliding Door System | Cold Storage and Controlled Environment Doors
By Amerikooler
To meet the rigorous demands of industries where reliable access and temperature integrity are critical, the Automated Sliding Door System targets delivering safety, durability and performance for cold storage and controlled environment applications. An extruded aluminum frame is finished with a 20-micron anodized coating, and the DuPont XPS or PIR insulation in 4- or 5-inch thickness delivers R-28 to R-36. Available in custom sizing up to 16 feet wide by 24 feet high, its self-supporting telescopic frame allows for easy installation in new builds or retrofits. Automatic latch release and timed self-closing ensure doors close securely after use; an interior emergency override allows manual opening in case of power loss or freeze.
SANITIZE + DRY Hand Dryer | Hygienic Commercial Restroom Solutions
By World Dryer, part of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Bringing proven technology from food safety and healthcare industries into shared spaces, the SANITIZE + DRY Hand Dryer is engineered to elevate hygiene through advanced cold plasma technology, killing 99.9% of common bacteria and viruses—according to third-party testing—directly in the air stream. An adjustable, three-speed motor allows operators to fine-tune airflow and sound levels to optimize user comfort and energy performance. Available in three two-tone finishes, its sleek, ADA-compliant profile integrates into restroom design styles without the need for recess kits, and its design simplifies installation and high-speed drying with minimal power draw.
NW MultiSlide 630 Glass Wall System | Multidirectional Architectural Glazing
By NanaWall Systems
An expansion to the Generation 4 product family, the NW MultiSlide 630 multidirectional glass wall system offers the same consistent aesthetics found across the product family for easy pairing while delivering ultimate functionality with doors that slide from either direction without the need for a fixed panel. Using a stainless-steel Gothic arch roller design for quiet, smooth operation, the system comes in ADA-compliant, Low Profile Saddle or Flush sills. Panels are available in heights up to 11 feet and extend as wide as 6 feet, 6 inches, plus can be specified in double- and triple-glazing options, over 200 power coat finishes, handle options and simulated divided lites.
Solarban R67 Glass | High-Performance Low-E Architectural Glass
By Vitro Architectural Glass
As part of delivering luxury living with top-tier amenities, the contemporary residences at Centrum Wicker Park are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, so Solarban R67 glass (formerly Solarban 67 glass) helped with delivering natural light, city views and maintaining solar control. Enhanced by low interior and exterior reflectivity, the glass precisely transmits and reflects ambient light and colors, ensuring true-to-life tones and brightness. In a standard 1-inch insulating glass unit, the glass delivers a visible light transmittance of 54% and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.29.
Cloudform Collection | Integrated Acoustic and Lighting Ceiling Systems
By LightArt
Offering standardized shapes, mounting options, and compatible lighting and acoustic tiles all in one neat package, the Cloudform Collection allows designers to mix and match familiar shapes and a broad color palette to create dynamic, integrated ceiling systems tailored to each project’s needs. Aiming to streamline the planning and installation process, the collection features nine geometric chapes across its solutions, with 14 lighting fixtures across the nine shapes offered in “open” and “closed” styles. Depending on the shape and style, each fixture emits between 2,500 and 20,000 lumens. The 7/8-inch ceiling tiles are made of fiberglass, can be fitted into any of the open-style lighting fixtures and have a noise reduction coefficient rating up to 1.15.
KingRib Wall Insulated Metal Panels | Energy-Efficient Building Envelope Systems
By Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
With a focus on balancing performance and aesthetic appeal, the KingRib Wall insulated metal panels (IMPs) combine modern design with R-values up to 7.2 per inch and foam-to-foam contact at the joint to meet stringent energy codes with fewer materials. Featuring external trapezoidal ribs every 20 inches for the KingRib 3 and every 10 inches for the KingRib 5, both the interiors and exteriors of panels can be customized with stucco or non-embossed finishes, with four thicknesses plus a variety of finishes and colors available. Panels arrive pre-assembled, and a self-aligning overlapping joint simplifies sealant application.
These January 2026 building products highlight continued innovation in performance-driven design, from thermal efficiency and acoustic control to hygiene, daylighting, and flexible architectural systems. Want more monthly product roundups and construction innovations? Subscribe to our Daily 5 newsletter or explore past product picks below.
