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Sustainability
Custom Steel Test Weights: Precision Solutions for Efficient Load Testing
October 17, 2024
In any industrial or commercial environment, ensuring the accuracy and safety of lifting devices is essential. AECinfo.com is always on the lookout for innovative solutions that address these critical needs. One approach gaining attention is the use of custom stackable steel test weights, which offer remarkable flexibility in load testing applications.
Guarding Your Home: How Heatlok Soya HP Insulation Can Shield Against Canada's Silent Threat – Radon Gas
October 2, 2024
Protect your home from Radon gas, Canada's #2 leading cause of lung cancer. Applied before the basement floor is poured, Heatlok Soya HP spray foam insulation seals walls, floor seams, and utility fittings in one pass and ensures a safer, healthier home.
Maximize Your Autumn Garden with TerraCast® Planters
September 26, 2024
Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces with vibrant container gardens. As cooler weather sets in, creating a stunning garden display becomes all about selecting the right planters and plants. At AECinfo.com, we know how important durable, stylish planters are to achieving a flawless seasonal transformation, and TerraCast® resin planters offer the perfect blend of beauty, sustainability, and long-lasting quality. Ready to dive into autumn gardening? Here are some tips to get started.
Sustainable Solutions: Innovating Urban Greenery with Self-Watering Systems
July 26, 2024
Containers are a fantastic tool for improving curb appeal and creating more vibrant community spaces. However, they may need a lot of care and maintenance to flourish depending on the plantings. During the summer months, the soil in your downtown planters dries up faster, requiring more frequent watering (daily or every other day in a hot climate).
Unlock Sustainable Construction with Xypex Waterproofing Technology: Embrace Sustainability in Every Pour
March 25, 2024
Sustainability isn't just a concept; it's ingrained in Xypex's DNA. With over five decades of dedication, Xypex crystalline technology redefines waterproofing, integrating durability, longevity, and environmental consciousness into every project.
Eco-Friendly Landscaping - Discover the Sustainability of the TerraCast Resin Planters
February 13, 2024
In the constantly changing world of design and construction, the decisions we make today have a lasting impact on the future. Choosing sustainable materials not only affects the appearance of our projects but also helps to preserve our planet. TerraCast® Products provides sustainable products that don't compromise on quality. By using eco-friendly LLDPE resin material, we can make a positive contribution to the environment and stay true to our commitment to green practices in landscaping.
Strategies and Materials to Combat Thermal Bridging
January 11, 2024
With escalating energy costs, the quest for efficient insulation materials that curtail energy transfer has intensified among homeowners and builders. Even with superior insulation, the specter of thermal transfer lingers, especially when thermal bridging occurs between a structure's interior and exterior. To thwart thermal bridging, creating a seamless, continuous insulation barrier around the building's exterior is paramount. Employing the right materials and strategies can accomplish this with efficacy and confidence.
Unlock Architectural Excellence with Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)
September 28, 2023
Sto, an industry leader, has unveiled MVES, a game-changer in construction. These systems seamlessly blend aesthetics and performance, making them ideal for today's architectural demands. MVES offers a world of possibilities for building facades, combining various textures, colors, and finishes while maintaining a robust building envelope for sustainability.
The Future of Energy-Efficient Homes: Embracing Panelized Construction
September 7, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, innovative solutions are continually reshaping the industry. Today, we invite you to explore an exciting advancement in the world of architecture and construction - panelized construction. The exploration is inspired by CertainTeed, who recently shared their insights on this transformative approach in a blog post. Dive into the future of construction and the remarkable potential of panelized building methods.
Exploring Huntsman Building Solutions' Trailblazing Environmental Product Declaration for HEATLOK HFO and HEATLOK Soya HFO: An Architect's Indispensable Resource
June 23, 2023
Architects embarking on the journey to evaluate the environmental impact of insulation can now rely on Huntsman Building Solutions' pioneering Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for HEATLOK HFO and HEATLOK Soya HFO. This EPD, available exclusively through Huntsman Building Solutions, represents a significant breakthrough as the first and only Type III, product-specific, independently verified declaration tailored specifically for spray foam. By providing architects with invaluable insights, this comprehensive resource empowers them to thoroughly assess the environmental implications associated with HEATLOK HFO and HEATLOK Soya HFO.
Resources to meet sustainability requirements
March 29, 2023
National Gypsum provides products and product disclosure documents that help architects design sustainable buildings
StrataClean IQ Air Filtration System is quiet, energy-efficient and meets new EPA Clean Air in Buildings challenge recommendations
August 3, 2022
Introducing StrataClean IQ, an in-ceiling MERV 13 filtration system that is quiet, energy-efficient and meets new EPA Clean Air in Buildings challenge recommendations for increased ventilation. It's the easy way to specify for clean air!
How to Showcase Your Business During the Winter with Planters
January 26, 2022
The holiday season arrives and leaves rather quickly. However, winter décor does not always need to be put away immediately. As many travelers continue to enjoy vacations beyond the new year, winter décor can be nice to see around. Winter is the perfect time to freshen up looks around a business or try new arrangements. Whether it is hanging special snowflakes, lights, or putting out new planters, there are a lot of routes to consider.
Recycled Planters, Light Poles, and Bases
November 29, 2021
TerraCast® planters, PolySteel™ light poles, and light pole base covers are all manufactured using #4 linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) with up to 100% post-consumer recycled content. As we like to say, "our black is green," the standard black color we use contains a minimum of 90% post-consumer recycled content. In addition, the manufacturing process we use for these products, rotational molding (rotomolding), has an environmental advantage because it produces no scrap as all the materials can be 100% recycled.
Special shapes have an impact on architectural design
November 12, 2021
Designing the new senior living community required Antunovich Associates to navigate multiple national, state, and local building and health codes, as well as U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. The exterior of the new architecture was designed to resemble the historic Nellie Black building that previously resided on the site, but trying to match the original building’s Flemish bond created challenges. The traditional way to construct this pattern of bricks would be to layer red stretchers and black headers alternately in each course.
New SimpleSoffit™ Drywall Framing System from Armstrong Offers a Faster, Easier, Better Way to Build Soffits
May 19, 2021
Prefabricated drywall grid solution saves time, material, and labor on the jobsite by clicking into shape to quickly build soffits in a wide range of design configurations.
LYRA PB Direct-Apply Acoustical Ceiling and Wall Panels provide sustainable and acoustical options
March 17, 2021
LYRA PB Direct-Apply Acoustical Ceiling and Wall Panels provide sustainable and acoustical options for a wide variety of applications and install direct-to-structure using adhesive.
How façade elements are increasing health, safety, and sustainability in school design
August 14, 2020
Recognizing the occupant benefits of natural light, flexibility, and fresh air, architects are increasingly designing schools with ample amounts of glass and open, versatile layouts. Here’s a look at what’s driving trends in school design—and how the façade plays a crucial role.
The Daylighting Difference: Sustainability
April 13, 2020
Given that a large fraction of greenhouse gas emissions are the result of burning fossil fuels to produce electricity, one of the most significant steps a company can take towards a sustainable future is curbing its electricity use. Fortunately, one of the largest consumers of electricity is also one of the most easily replaced.
Trends in façade design: Office and Multifamily
January 15, 2020
People of all ages continue to move into multifamily communities, requiring developers to meet a range of needs. Kawneer delivers systems and solutions that offer the performance, aesthetics and sustainability required by today’s multifamily applications.