Though the structure primarily is constructed of precast concrete, its entry façade is a mix of transparent glass curtainwall and a vertical metal wall panel system in an undulating pattern meant to evoke the shadow-and-light effect of sunlight on natural materials.

Tubelite Inc. introduces its 950SG Series Therml=Block Window Wall system. The four-side, structural sealant glazed window wall provides a thermally broken, aluminum framing solution for between-slab horizontal spans on commercial buildings.

To meet codes and provide the desired level of visual connection, the University of Michigan-Flint and architects turned to multifunctional fire-resistive-rated glazing assemblies.

Peerless Architectural Windows and Doors is a Midwestern manufacturer of high-performance aluminum architectural and commercial windows, doors, and curtainwall systems for new construction, replacement, and historical construction.

The Essex County West Caldwell School of Technology had served its students for a half century and was in need of a serious renovation, inside and out. Since the original factory was converted into a school in 1976, the only major renovation was the addition of a multipurpose gymnasium in 2002. 

Our Summer 2022 edition contains various technical articles describing the challenges of designing buildings for severe weather, and much more.

YKK AP America Inc. announced that Tim Thomas has been promoted to President of subsidiary, Erie Architectural Products Group. Thomas will now oversee day-to-day operations for Erie AP. Previously, Thomas served as Senior Vice President of Sales Operations.

Tubelite Inc. has promoted Jim Hughes to business development manager for strategic accounts in the retail, healthcare, hospitality and corporate office markets.

The pursuit of elegant building enclosure design is ever-growing, particularly for aluminum-framed curtain wall systems. Where these curtain wall systems transition to horizontal roof systems, designers have long sought to minimize the visual impact of these conditions by subtly concealing them. 

The envelope backstop was introduced by policymakers to limit how far building enclosure thermal performance can stray from the envelope prescriptive requirements.