Therm+ H-I Timber Curtain Wall Systems
The aesthetic and material benefits of sustainable, well-engineered timber curtain walls are well documented. But Unicel Architectural’s Therm+ H-I curtain wall systems with proven RAICO technology and high-quality glazing by Unicel Architectural take curtain wall performance to the next level.
That’s because each Therm+ H-I curtain wall system (available in sizes of 56 and 76 mm) combines lightweight and elegant design with Passive House certification-level thermal insulation, along with superior wind resistance and greater air tightness than any other curtain wall product on the market.
How to shade exposures: control the sun with sunshades
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The primary purpose of a sunshade is to control the amount of direct sunlight through your building's windows. The benefits can be found in so many articles that we will not go into them here. The intent of this page is to show you how it works and give you insight into designing a louvered sunshade system that is right for your building, whether it is to be located in Houston, TX or Minneapolis, MN. The explanation can be as simple or as complicated as we want to make it. We opted for simple, yet effective. We will cover these topics:
Where to shade
How to shade Southern exposures
How to shade Southeastern/Southwestern exposures
How to shade Eastern and Western exposures
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The Benefits of a Bike Room
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Bike rooms are quickly becoming a necessary amenity for public spaces all across the country. Many office buildings, apartment complexes, and schools are beginning to create spaces dedicated to bike storage, because people love all of the benefits they...
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The Ultimate Roof Spikes Guide for Roosting Birds
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In this blog, we guide you through the different Roof Spikes that are available, the positive impact they can make, and the underlying health and property damages associated with an unprotected rooftop.
Roof tops are magnets for birds and it’s not ...
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Outdoor benches: choosing the right wood
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Save time and money on maintenance by choosing the best wood for your location.
When it comes to building wooden benches and other site furniture, the ideal piece is not only durable, but inviting to people using your space. While all wood will require some degree of maintenance, choosing certain species during construction can drastically reduce the amount of time and effort needed to preserve its aesthetic value and structural integrity.
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Gamma ray attenuation properties of common shielding materials
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Shielding for Radiation comes in many available products and design characteristics, some being more effective than others. Radiation Shielding and Protection is a very serious subject. What follows is just a basic overview of what’s available along with the variation of protection.
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New WoodWorks® Grille – Forté Ceiling and Wall Panels from Armstrong Feature Notched Backers
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Enhanced structural design; available in 11 standard finishes.
With the introduction of WoodWorks® Grille – Forté Ceiling and Wall Panels, Armstrong offers the beauty of solid wood in the industry’s largest selection of standard grille designs. Notched alignment backers improve the structure, minimizing the naturally occurring twist of solid wood.
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4 Innovative Fire Protection Technologies for 2022
With contemporary technology, the fire safety business continues to see impressive leaps in innovation. Fire safety advances that would have seemed like science fiction a decade ago are now becoming a reality.
Take a look at some of the most recent breakthroughs in fire safety technology and how they are saving lives:
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