Building Enclosure covers architecture practices, building codes and details for the building envelope in commercial and residential construction. https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/rss/articles Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. announced a slate of leadership and professional advancements shared during the firm’s annual shareholders meeting held at the Independence Visitor Center in Center City, Philadelphia, on June 5. Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. announced a slate of leadership and professional advancements shared during the firm’s annual shareholders meeting held at the Independence Visitor Center in Center City, Philadelphia, on June 5.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95012-spiezle-announces-2026-promotions-at-annual-shareholders-meeting http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95012 Creating a new gateway to the campus and merging with the existing architecture, ZGF Architects curated an aesthetic blend of high-performance curtain wall, spandrels, metal panels and red brick for the new Schweitzer Engineer Hall at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, Washington. Creating a new gateway to the campus and merging with the existing architecture, ZGF Architects curated an aesthetic blend of high-performance curtain wall, spandrels, metal panels and red brick for the new Schweitzer Engineer Hall at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, Washington.

]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95011-glass-by-vitro-strikes-the-perfect-blend-of-transparency-aesthetics-performance-and-cost-for-washington-state-universitys-latest-academic-addition http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95011 Perkins&Will has unveiled the comprehensive expansion and renovation of the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital and New York City’s only level 1 veterinary trauma center. Perkins&Will has unveiled the comprehensive expansion and renovation of the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital and New York City’s only level 1 veterinary trauma center. 

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95010-perkins-and-will-transforms-worlds-largest-veterinary-teaching-hospital http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95010 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars—Code and Commentary is now available through the ACI PLUS Platform, providing subscribers with an enhanced digital experience for accessing and applying this important structural concrete code. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars—Code and Commentary is now available through the ACI PLUS Platform, providing subscribers with an enhanced digital experience for accessing and applying this important structural concrete code.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95009-american-concrete-institute-expands-aci-plus-platform-with-addition-of-aci-code-44011-22 http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95009 THE PLAYGROUND is now open at the National Building Museum. The 14,000-square-foot installation, developed with New York-based design practice Snarkitecture – and design collaborator Gluten – is the largest indoor installation in the Museum's history. THE PLAYGROUND is now open at the National Building Museum. The 14,000-square-foot installation, developed with New York-based design practice Snarkitecture – and design collaborator Gluten – is the largest indoor installation in the Museum's history.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95008-national-building-museum-opens-the-playground http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95008 For construction and design companies, high performance and innovation can no longer be treated as a specialized offering reserved for select applications. For construction and design companies, high performance and innovation can no longer be treated as a specialized offering reserved for select applications.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95007-why-high-performance-means-more-than-strength-and-durability http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95007 USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service. USG leader Diane Earll takes on a new Red Cross leadership role after years of board service.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95006-diane-earll-named-red-cross-chicago-board-chair http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95006 Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio. Veteran designer Marian Morioka joins Ware Malcomb to lead its San Francisco interiors studio.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95004-ware-malcomb-names-sf-interior-design-director http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95004 Bendheim Glass has received an Award for Excellence—Honorable Mention from the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) for its innovative glass façade system at the Froedtert Hospital Blue Parking Facility. Bendheim Glass has received an Award for Excellence—Honorable Mention from the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) for its innovative glass façade system at the Froedtert Hospital Blue Parking Facility. 

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95005-bendheim-glass-earns-architectural-design-award-for-froedtert-hospital-project http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95005 The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entries for the 2026 Brick in Architecture Awards, the leading international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has opened entries for the 2026 Brick in Architecture Awards, the leading international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. 

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95003-bia-opens-entries-for-2026-brick-in-architecture-awards http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95003 NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (NEU) and the Resilience Action Fund (RAF) announced the two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documenting a shared commitment to advancing the adoption of resilient construction practices. NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (NEU) and the Resilience Action Fund (RAF) announced the two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documenting a shared commitment to advancing the adoption of resilient construction practices.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95002-neu-raf-sign-mou-to-drive-resiliency-sustainability-throughout-the-global-built-environment http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95002 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. 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.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94996-why-were-overthinking-z-girt-materiality http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94996 Mike Amaral, QuietRock Product Manager for PABCO Gypsum, discusses why acoustics are a critical consideration when converting commercial buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces, explaining the limitations of relying solely on STC ratings and the impact of flanking paths and structure-borne noise. Mike Amaral, QuietRock Product Manager for PABCO Gypsum, discusses why acoustics are a critical consideration when converting commercial buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces, explaining the limitations of relying solely on STC ratings and the impact of flanking paths and structure-borne noise. 

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95001-what-architects-need-to-know-about-managing-noise-in-adaptive-reuse-projects http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95001 The Roofing Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional roofing workers whose leadership, dedication, craftsmanship, and service make a lasting impact on their companies, co-workers, and communities. The Roofing Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional roofing workers whose leadership, dedication, craftsmanship, and service make a lasting impact on their companies, co-workers, and communities.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95000-roofing-alliance-opens-nominations-for-2026-27-mvp-awards-program http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/95000 Sika Corporation’s roofing & waterproofing team announced the promotion of Laurie Hill to Vice President of Technical Roofing/Insulation, effective July 1. In this role, Hill will report to Sebastien Godard, Executive Vice President, Roofing. Sika Corporation’s roofing & waterproofing team announced the promotion of Laurie Hill to Vice President of Technical Roofing/Insulation, effective July 1. In this role, Hill will report to Sebastien Godard, Executive Vice President, Roofing.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94999-sika-names-laurie-hill-vice-president-of-technical-roofing-insulation http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94999 Maplewood Memorial Library, located in Maplewood, New Jersey has been designated as a Certified Sustainable Library through the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP). Maplewood Memorial Library, located in Maplewood, New Jersey has been designated as a Certified Sustainable Library through the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP).

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94998-maplewood-memorial-library-becomes-first-public-library-in-nj-to-receive-sustainable-library-certification http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94998 Expanding its product portfolio in North America, RHEINZINK-GRANUM EXTRA architectural zinc is now available for roofing, façade and wall cladding systems, gutters and downspouts, and exterior applications. Expanding its product portfolio in North America, RHEINZINK-GRANUM EXTRA architectural zinc is now available for roofing, façade and wall cladding systems, gutters and downspouts, and exterior applications.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94997-rheinzink-granum-extra-architectural-zinc-debuts-in-north-america http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94997 The new outpatient tower at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), part of Rady Children’s Health, was designed with children and families in mind, combining multiple pediatric specialties in one convenient location. The new outpatient tower at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), part of Rady Children’s Health, was designed with children and families in mind, combining multiple pediatric specialties in one convenient location.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94995-bendheim-specialty-glass-solutions-support-patient-centered-design-at-choc http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94995 To meet the exploding demand for travel through Central Oregon’s primary airport, a $180M terminal expansion is underway to double capacity at Redmond Municipal Airport. Reflecting and responding to the region’s dramatic landscape and distinct character, the design celebrates the natural beauty that draws residents and visitors alike. To meet the exploding demand for travel through Central Oregon’s primary airport, a $180M terminal expansion is underway to double capacity at Redmond Municipal Airport. Reflecting and responding to the region’s dramatic landscape and distinct character, the design celebrates the natural beauty that draws residents and visitors alike.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94994-hennebery-eddy-architects-and-rs-and-h-reveal-design-of-redmond-airport-terminal-expansion http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94994 Spray foam insulation has become a larger part of building envelope conversations over the last decade, but the discussion around open-cell versus closed-cell foam is still often oversimplified. Spray foam insulation has become a larger part of building envelope conversations over the last decade, but the discussion around open-cell versus closed-cell foam is still often oversimplified.

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94993-open-cell-vs-closed-cell-spray-foam http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94993 HLW announces the official opening of its Denver office, marking a strategic expansion of the firm’s Western region practice and a long-term investment in Colorado’s rapidly evolving built environment. HLW announces the official opening of its Denver office, marking a strategic expansion of the firm’s Western region practice and a long-term investment in Colorado’s rapidly evolving built environment.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94992-hlw-announces-official-opening-of-denver-office http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94992 Oculus Inc. has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide a full range of architect-engineering services within the EPA Regions 5 through 10. Oculus Inc. has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide a full range of architect-engineering services within the EPA Regions 5 through 10.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94991-oculus-inc-awarded-idiq-contract-from-the-epa http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94991 Arcadis celebrated the groundbreaking of the Promenade at The Point, the $2.3 billion, 104-acre first phase development of a new downtown in Draper, Utah. Arcadis celebrated the groundbreaking of the Promenade at The Point, the $2.3 billion, 104-acre first phase development of a new downtown in Draper, Utah.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94990-arcadis-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-the-point http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94990 At the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, industry leaders tackled critical technical challenges. At the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, industry leaders tackled critical technical challenges.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94989-fgia-virtual-summer-summit-addresses-technical-topics http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94989 Sika Corporation – Roofing & Waterproofing introduced the next evolution of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) solutions under the unified Sikalastic Rapid brand. Sika Corporation – Roofing & Waterproofing introduced the next evolution of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) solutions under the unified Sikalastic Rapid brand.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94988-sika-roofing-and-waterproofing-launches-sikalastic-rapid-pmma http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94988 METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration. METALCON unites top associations to address industry challenges through education and collaboration.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94987-metalcon-2026-highlights-education-innovation-and-partnerships http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94987 MCA_Booth-2024 780 x 439.jpg Professionals looking to better understand the role roofing systems play in energy efficiency and building performance can now watch the on-demand webinar, "Reducing Occupant Energy Costs: Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home," sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products. Professionals looking to better understand the role roofing systems play in energy efficiency and building performance can now watch the on-demand webinar, "Reducing Occupant Energy Costs: Tile Roofing Delivers Performance, Durability, and a Solar-Ready Home," sponsored by Eagle Roofing Products.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94986-on-demand-webinar-explores-how-concrete-tile-roofing-reduces-energy-costs-and-supports-solar-integration http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94986 Greg Morgan officially becomes SOPREMA U.S. CEO, advancing growth, operations and customer success. Greg Morgan officially becomes SOPREMA U.S. CEO, advancing growth, operations and customer success.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94985-soprema-us-ceo-transition-takes-effect-july-1 http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94985 Over the next five years, prefabricated building systems are expected to grow from a $91.25B market to $130B worldwide. While this substantial growth is often attributed to prefabrication schedule and quality advantages, it is also driven by its ability to deliver meaningful sustainability benefits. Over the next five years, prefabricated building systems are expected to grow from a $91.25B market to $130B worldwide. While this substantial growth is often attributed to prefabrication schedule and quality advantages, it is also driven by its ability to deliver meaningful sustainability benefits.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94982-the-role-of-prefabricated-building-systems-in-sustainable-building-enclosure-design-and-building-science http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94982 Closing a building’s exterior is one of the most expensive and time-consuming jobs on a construction site. It also needs to be done right. Closing a building’s exterior is one of the most expensive and time-consuming jobs on a construction site. It also needs to be done right.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94925-pushing-the-envelope http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/94925