The popularity of continuous insulation is now affecting CMU walls. Adding a layer of rigid foam over masonry and the cement plaster is NOT recommended. There is a perfect system designed for this and it is called exterior insulation finish systems. Ironically, in Europe, they are putting mineral wool into the cavity of red clay blocks so they can use adhered masonry veneer and keep the CI.
Pioneering architect and women’s advocate Beverly Willis, FAIA, died Oct. 1, according to her longtime spouse, Wanda Bubriski. Willis, 95, was an American architect whose architectural concepts and practices have influenced the design of cities and buildings.
SwiftWall introduced a new era of adaptability for health care professionals with SwiftWall Flex BIM Objects tailored specifically for the health care sector, building on the success of the Max and Pro products.
Bigger, better and more fun than ever, the new arts building designed by Svigals + Partners in collaboration with HBRA Architects for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut, has turned what was a near-catastrophe into an enhanced environment for creativity and friendship for campers aged seven to 15 facing serious illnesses.
The StoneCoat FUSION system is a single panel that replaces four layers of materials used in traditional exterior wall systems, including exterior insulation, OSB sheathing, waterproof and vapor barriers, and metal lath.
Cintec North America announced it helped complete restoration of the Morris Island Lighthouse. The circular staircase was showing advanced deterioration. Cintec America provided the anchor system to support the staircase.
In an effort to redefine the growing neighborhood of West Midtown Atlanta, award-winning international firm Oppenheim Architecture is leading the way with its design of the Star Metals District, developed by Allen Morris Company.
In Scarborough, Maine, a long-awaited affordable housing development will soon bring much-needed independent living opportunities for adults with disabilities to one of the region’s fastest-growing hubs.
Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable wood, on June 9 reaffirmed its status as a pioneer in the movement for a greener construction industry with the launch of a new Sustainability Report.