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Integrated structural insulated sheathing may be the future of streamlined, energy-efficient design

Thermal-Bridge-Free Smart Façades That Achieve ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance

Beyond CI Alone
Fred Chacon
November 21, 2025

Recent studies have shown that CI alone may not be enough for a building to achieve its designed level of energy efficiency. It’s time to look beyond CI alone and consider a holistic approach to façade design.


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Detroit Catholic Central High School, Novi, Michigan

Concrete Masonry: Resilient by Nature. Smart by Design.

Why more designers are turning to CMU for performance, predictability and long-term value
Tino Kalayil
Tino Kalayil, P.E.
November 19, 2025

For years, concrete masonry wasn’t really part of that conversation. But that’s starting to change. Masonry has typically been part of the engineer of record scope.


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The Role of IMPs in Modern Recreation and Arts Facilities

Building Community Through Design
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Karim Muri
November 17, 2025

Whether it's a cultural center honoring local history, a recreation center bringing communities together, or an arts venue revitalizing a neighborhood, IMPs deliver the aesthetics, performance and cost-efficiency needed to help these spaces serve the population for generations.


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Vapor Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders

Protecting wall and roof systems requires a delicate balance to control moisture and air
October 1, 2025

Whether you’re selling, specifying, or installing building envelope materials, here’s a quick overview of vapor retarders versus vapor barriers.


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STEAM Discovery Center

Wall Systems Elevate La Nube’s Award-Winning Design in El Paso

The La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in El Paso showcases how wall systems shaped a cloud-inspired landmark that fosters creativity, learning, and civic pride
September 5, 2025

The La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in El Paso showcases how ATAS wall systems shaped a cloud-inspired landmark that fosters creativity, learning, and civic pride.


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the exterior of the new Park North Golf Club

Case Engineering Completes Challenging Structural Design on Golf Club

The work included designing steel and wood structures to support the building’s engineered tilt-up wall panels
August 27, 2025

Case Engineering’s Structural team collaborated with Plocher Construction of Highland, Ill. to build the new Park North Golf Club, which opened on July 12, 2025 in Edwardsville, IL.


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Evaluating High Thermally Performing Hybrid Curtain Wall Systems

No Track Record? No Problem
Michael J. Louis P.E. Sophia Salah
August 1, 2025

The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.


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CW Williams Community Health Center exterior

Designing for Health and Hope

C.W. Williams Community Health Center
July 25, 2025

Designed by BHM Architects, the new C.W. Williams Community Health Center uses Echelon Masonry’s Aria Slim masonry in Ground Face Granite and Texture Face Alabaster to deliver a design that balances a modern aesthetic with quiet resilience, living up to the center’s role as a pillar of the community.


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Designing with Architectural Precast Systems
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Designing with Architectural Precast Systems

Tony McConnell from RAMSA discusses designing traditional buildings with stone facades Using architectural precast systems.
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
June 8, 2025
We recently spoke with Tony McConnell from RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects) about designing traditional buildings with stone facades using architectural precast systems.
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High-Performance Joint Firestopping
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High-Performance Joint Firestopping

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
June 2, 2025
Upcoming webinar will detail the progression of early building joint firestop methods to today's best practices such as preformed firestopping and fire-rated drywall accessories.
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