The architects opted to use insulated metal panels (IMPs) for the 36,000 square-foot expansion, which brought the distribution center to approximately 225,000 square feet.

The Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) announced the winners of the inaugural RAiNA Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in rainscreen design and innovation.

The application portal will remain open through Friday, October 4, at 11:59 p.m. ET for IIBEC’s 2nd Annual Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards. 

Applications are now being accepted for IIBEC’s 2nd Annual Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Award (EBEC).

Siplast will be showcasing a comprehensive range of products and systems for the entire building envelope at the 2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants International Convention and Trade Show. 

A single lightning strike is hotter than the surface of the sun and contains over 1 million volts of electricity. When this immense energy hits a structure, the power surges through the pipes, building structure, and electrical infrastructure. These damages can be avoided with the proper design and installation of a lightning protection system.

To efficiently future-proof the building envelope in light of the new climate reality, taking both into consideration is critical. One vital tool in this effort, though often overlooked, is air and water-resistive barriers (AWBs).

Efficiency and durability are also major contributing factors to a building’s sustainability. The roof and exterior building envelope systems are the first line of defense when looking to reduce carbon emissions and energy use, as well as ensure a building can stand the test of time.

The American Iron and Steel Institute has published AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.”

Enclosure materials influence embodied carbon goals. This means that selecting and designing for low-carbon enclosure materials is important for reducing the overall embodied carbon impact of the building. It is important to note that using heavier enclosure assemblies may require additional structural support, increasing the embodied carbon associated with the building structure.