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One of the ways the design, engineering and construction teams met the City of Vancouver’s new stringent energy requirements was by using structural thermal breaks to prevent thermal bridging at balconies, eyebrows, parapets and planter walls. 

The Fall 2021 edition features our Special Coatings Section! We also have a number of features on open-joint cladding systems and the use of polyiso insulation with masonry wall systems. Read on as we discuss how design and building professionals should understand the importance of specifying colorful coatings with appropriate performance, longevity and sustainability.

In a healthcare environment where comfort, safety and sustainability are all essential, mineral wool helps efficiently repel moisture from the cavity wall system and contributes to a high-performing enclosure. 

As corporate commitments to sustainability initiatives continue to gain momentum across the globe, there’s a growing focus on energy conservation.

The Ownership wanted to update an existing coral render façade without the expense of a topcoat, and for it to stand up in a prime location on the beach. 

How breakthroughs in weather-resistant barriers can improve occupant well-being in all climates.

As the building design and construction industry continues to advance low-carbon solutions that tackle both operational and embodied carbon, a looming challenge remains: our national electrical grid still emits a lot carbon into the atmosphere.