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Why High Performance Means More Than Strength and Durability

New Construction Standard
Domenico D’Aqui
July 8, 2026

For construction and design companies, high performance and innovation can no longer be treated as a specialized offering reserved for select applications.


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Why We’re Overthinking Z-Girt Materiality

The Great Thermal Divide
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Brian Nelson
July 6, 2026

High-performance design isn't about choosing the most expensive, or newest, material; it's about finding the "sweet spot" where physics, budget, code compliance and constructability meet.


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How Air Barriers Support Healthier Indoor Air

The First Line of Defense
Dr. Anna O'Donovan
June 26, 2026

The case for air barriers in healthy building design rests on thinking about the envelope as a system rather than a collection of individual layers.


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Industrial Buildings Abandon the Industrial Look Through IMPs

In terms of aesthetics, IMPs are highly configurable. Manufacturers typically offer a variety of finishes for IMPs to add architectural interest without extending the construction timeline
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Karim Muri
June 15, 2026

IMPs fold insulation, structure and finish into a single component to meet those competing demands and support the increase in industrial building construction activity.


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Acoustics and Aesthetics: The Value of Integrated Opening Systems

While acoustic design impacts all occupancy types, it has elevated importance in health care
Andres Chavez
June 5, 2026

Building acoustics are a crucial design concern for all projects. Strategies for ensuring a sonically comfortable environment extend from the building’s exterior to deep within its interior, and often elements of these strategies must work together.


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How Insulated Metal Panels Support Construction’s Core Priorities for 2026

Aligning Performance, Speed and Design
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Karim Muri
March 6, 2026

As the commercial construction industry settles into a new year of projects and planning cycles, it is less focused on bold predictions and more concerned with practical execution.


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The First Indian Professional to Achieve ABAA's CABS Certification

A new generation of civil engineering professionals
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
January 26, 2026

With roots in Maharashtra, India, and an advanced education from Vanderbilt University, Vicky brings a truly global perspective to the complex challenges of modern construction.


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Metal Panels Bring Warmth and Color to Project in Collegetown

The project uses a variety of sustainable and environmentally conscious metal wall and roof panels in bright imaginative colors
December 31, 2025

The project consists of several multi-story buildings cladded in four ATAS products and in four unique colors, creating an exciting communal atmosphere that brings students together in places where they and their studies will thrive.


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Steel’s Role in the Next Generation of Glass Curtain Walls

Reinventing Transparency
Chuck Knickerbocker
Chuck Knickerbocker
December 10, 2025

Modern fabrication technologies have transformed steel from a conventional building material into a precision-engineered architectural solution. With the ability to deliver slender profiles, long spans and exceptional durability, steel is reshaping what glass curtain walls can achieve.


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How Certified Insulation and Wall Systems Work Together to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Today’s best envelope systems leverage certified, low-emission insulation to support energy efficiency and better indoor air
Dr. Anna O'Donovan
December 5, 2025

This article explores how properly designed wall systems can reduce airborne particulates, improve thermal continuity, minimise condensation risk, and contribute to healthier indoor environments across seasons.


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