Branch Technology will help drive the conversation about the democratization of design and 3D-printed facades at this year’s Advancing Prefabrication Conference (April 26 to 29 in Phoenix, Ariz.).

Clear procedures should be established in order to create integrated project teams that understand the goals of the project.

Modified wood manufacturer Kebony and cladding and decking attachment system innovator Grad Concept USA announced the launch of Grad for Kebony, a new rainscreen system developed for the North American building envelope industry and interior accent walls.

IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) recently added TAJO natural clay based cladding to its ventilated façade options, offering sustainability, energy efficiency, and the beauty of earth-made materials to facilities. 

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in facade claddings, air barriers, coatings, and renovation systems, is empowering architects and designers with unprecedented creative freedom through recent advancements in its Sto Panel Technology business.

Smith & Fong Co.introduced PalmShell, a highly durable and sustainable palmwood cladding product for commercial and custom residential projects.

Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings and restoration systems, announced the launch of the company’s completely redesigned website. 

The Kongsvinger School, one of Norway’s largest, has already won a building practice award for use of materials and interaction with its location and environment.

The David Rubenstein Forum project at the University of Chicago utilized 60,000 square feet of custom Versa-Lok and custom fabricated wall panels that were manufactured by ATAS in 1.0 mm grey zinc.

The type of cladding material chosen for a project not only affects the building’s overall aesthetic, it also plays a central role in how the rest of wall system should be designed to best protect the structure from the elements.