Items Tagged with 'VOC (volatile organic compounds)'

Walls influence more than structure and sound. They quietly shape how a building feels to the people who use it: how it sounds, how the air smells, how a child with asthma sleeps at night, how a worker feels finishing the day. Insulation is part of that story.

With its durable qualities and malleable form, copper is currently experiencing a renaissance. Its ability to bridge historic restoration with contemporary design — and its unparalleled resilience — puts copper at the forefront of current architectural trends. 

The newly opened Silver Stone Castle features a gothic-arched, portcullis entry looks and feels like ancient, hearty timbers, but is made of modern, durable aluminum finished by Linetec in textured, wood grain and terra cotta specialty coatings.

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.

Our 2025 issue is here! Browse topics from best practices for improving window openings, to how polyiso enhances building performance, and the importance of low-VOC insulation.

This article explores how the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program evaluates a range of fiberglass insulation products, ensuring they contribute to healthier indoor environments.

With the USGBC's release of LEED v5 for public comment earlier this year, architects and contractors are already strategizing on the best practices for earning LEED credits. So, how can the coil and extrusion coatings specified for metal roofs and walls contribute to LEED credits?

The design goal of the project was to improve tenant comfort (lighting, circulation, accessibility) while strengthening the residential community and its identity.

Sto Corp. has launched StoSeal™ STPE Sealant, a premium, low-odor, isocyanate free, one-part hybrid sealant with a VOC content of 8 g/L. StoSeal STPE Sealant is durable, flexible, resistant to moisture and weathering, and tested to perform per ASTM C920 class providing Type S, Grade NS, Use NT, A, M, and +100/-50% movement capability.

The Garland Company, Inc. announced that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for Green-Lock Plus Membrane Adhesive.