Highly customizable facade panels offer a variety of aesthetics limited only by an architect’s imagination, while high-performance stone and terra-cotta systems raise the bar for invisible building ...

While we're used to seeing buildings with photovoltaic panels on their roofs, the fronts of those buildings are typically panel-free. German researchers are working on putting that space to use, with ...

Fancy Facades: The latest panels, cladding, & screening. Pictured: KME Architectural's TECU DESIGN_PUNCH perforated and embossed screening (Courtesy KME Architectural). AN found the latest additions ...

Swisspearl fiber cement façade panels are designed specifically for rainscreen cladding applications with rear ventilation, and can be used with aluminum, steel, and wood sub-frames. Manufactured in ...

The façade is one of the most important elements in an architectural project. In addition to being the building's first barrier against heat, rain, snow, or wind, it also largely determines the ...

Adjustable brackets and profiles allow tolerances in the supporting structure to be managed effectively, simplifying ...

Paragon Exotic Stone expands luxury flooring services for homes and commercial spaces, offering premium materials, ...

In July 2021, Seattle Opera earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its new 105,000-square-foot space. Known as Opera at the Center, the four-story facility is a ...

Renewable energy sources like solar are gaining momentum more than ever as the globe searches for ways to meet its energy needs without releasing carbon dioxide. Now, the first-ever "solar facade" is ...

The Jacksonville First Baptist Church in Florida recently underwent a major renovation that involved a complete overhaul of both the interior and exterior. Key to revitalizing the building was the ...