Apr 2, 2024 | Curtain Walls, Environmental Impact, Sustainability
How Zero•Net™ Products Are a Good Fit for Healthcare Facilities Healthcare facilities such as hospitals have unique requirements that demand careful consideration. One of the most critical aspects is ensuring that the occupants, especially patients, are comfortable....
Mar 15, 2024 | Curtain Walls, Environmental Impact, Going Green, Sustainability
A Sustainable Approach for a Greener Future In order to achieve a more sustainable future, it is vital to address the environmental impact of the construction industry. One important aspect that is often overlooked is the amount of carbon emissions that are produced...
Aug 31, 2023 | Environmental Impact, Sustainability
How Does Your Building’s Envelope Affect Sustainability Sustainability is more than a buzzword. It’s part of our future. As an architect or contractor, you are hopefully working to make all projects more sustainable, but it’s hard to keep track of...
Jun 26, 2023 | Featured, Industry News, Sustainability
Amidst the global sustainability focus, governments and regulatory bodies aim to promote energy-efficient practices in construction. Furthermore, stretch codes have emerged as a powerful tool in this pursuit, offering a more ambitious set of energy efficiency...
Feb 21, 2022 | Sustainability, From The Experts
Aluminum is the third most abundant element that comprises about 8 percent of the earth’s crust. Unlike other metals that occur naturally in metallic forms, aluminum is naturally found in most rocks, vegetation, and clay soil combined with oxygen and other...
Feb 3, 2022 | Sustainability, Curtain Walls, Environmental Impact
Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows and How Can We Prevent It? Bird-Friendly Glazing If you have ever been on the other side of a window that a bird hit, then you know it is an unsettling experience. You are sitting there minding your own business when suddenly a resounding...
