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Morin Matrix Series™: Versatile Rainscreen & Wall Panel Solutions

November 20, 2024

Morin Matrix Series™: Versatile Rainscreen & Wall Panel Solutions

The Morin Matrix Series™ is a concealed fastener rainscreen/wall panel system. It features ten different profiles with unique bold box rib configurations. Combine with other Matrix panels, or with panels from our Integrity Series or Pulse Series.

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Sto Corp. Introduces a Solution to Address Nation's Toughest Fireblocking Regulations

August 21, 2024

Sto Corp. Introduces a Solution to Address Nation's Toughest Fireblocking Regulations

It was recently announced that Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, has launched Sto Fireblocking, a patent-pending solution designed to meet the latest rigorous fireblocking requirements in the 2022 NYC Building Code (BC) for combustible exterior wall assemblies.

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Unlock Architectural Excellence with Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

September 28, 2023

Unlock Architectural Excellence with Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES)

Sto, an industry leader, has unveiled MVES, a game-changer in construction. These systems seamlessly blend aesthetics and performance, making them ideal for today's architectural demands. MVES offers a world of possibilities for building facades, combining various textures, colors, and finishes while maintaining a robust building envelope for sustainability.

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Discover the Cutting-Edge Architectural Products by Willard Shutter Company Inc.: Unleashing Creative Possibilities

June 29, 2023

Discover the Cutting-Edge Architectural Products by Willard Shutter Company Inc.: Unleashing Creative Possibilities

Architects are constantly in search of innovative solutions that can transform their designs into breathtaking realities. In the realm of architectural products, one company consistently pushes the boundaries of excellence and imagination: Willard Shutter Company Inc. Known as a trailblazer in the industry, Willard offers a diverse range of products that seamlessly blend functionality, style, and durability. In this article, we delve into the extraordinary product offerings by Willard Shutter Company Inc., unveiling the limitless creative possibilities they unlock for architects.

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Unicel Architectural’s timber curtain wall at Chibougamau-Chapais Airport wins prize for best institutional project under 1,000 square meters

March 24, 2023

Unicel Architectural’s timber curtain wall at Chibougamau-Chapais Airport wins prize for best institutional project under 1,000 square meters

Unicel Architectural’s timber curtain wall at the Chibougamau-Chapais Airport was recently honored at the Cecobois Awards of Excellence gala. The project won the prize for best institutional project under 1,000 square meters.

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StonePly curtain walls and storefronts applications

December 7, 2022

StonePly curtain walls and storefronts applications

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Custom lasered and metal panel solutions

December 6, 2022

Custom lasered and metal panel solutions

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Willard Shutter Grilles and Screens

March 28, 2022

Willard Shutter Grilles and Screens

22-1/2° Pitched Louvered screens offer maximum visual concealment while allowing for adequate ventilation. This louver configuration allows for 30% free airflow, and the louver can be inverted (flipped upside down) to provide even more concealment from line of sight if needed. This very effective design is very attractive and convenient for large projects.

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StonePly cladding: multiple finishes and a selection of hundreds of stones means a bold, unique storefront

December 27, 2021

StonePly cladding: multiple finishes and a selection of hundreds of stones means a bold, unique storefront

When it comes to making sure that first impressions are unforgettable ones, countless businesses have called upon StonePly to provide legendary curtain walls and storefronts. Businesses that have found success with StonePly include:

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Louvered Roof Equipment Screens

August 18, 2021

Louvered Roof Equipment Screens

Louvers can be used as vision barriers to hide mechanical equipment and other unsightly items. Louver blades allow airflow and reduce the wind loads imposed on structural framing. Check out these three options:

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New Download - The Architect’s Guide to Sun Control Products Brochure

May 26, 2021

New Download - The Architect’s Guide to Sun Control Products Brochure

Ruskin Sun Control products provide optimal shading to promote lower energy costs and to cut down the glare on your buildings. These sun control solutions create comfortable environments and increase lifespans of mechanical equipment, resulting in higher productivity and sustainability.

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How façade elements are increasing health, safety, and sustainability in school design

August 14, 2020

Recognizing the occupant benefits of natural light, flexibility, and fresh air, architects are increasingly designing schools with ample amounts of glass and open, versatile layouts. Here’s a look at what’s driving trends in school design—and how the façade plays a crucial role.

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Designing Bird-Friendly Facades with Translucent Panel Systems

June 3, 2020

Birds play an integral role in preserving the world’s ecosystem – dispersing seeds, pollinating plants, and controlling rodent populations. By consuming enormous amounts of insects, birds also reduce insect damage to crops and forests and lower the transmission of diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus. But as the built environment expands, so does the danger to birds. Since 1970, scientists have tracked a nearly 30% decline in North American bird populations with about 25% of species now being listed on the US Watch List of birds that require conservation to avoid becoming threatened or endangered. And one of the leading contributors to this continued drop in bird populations is collisions with human construction.

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How Do Dynamic Wall Motion Systems Work?

April 6, 2020

Our KINETICWALL® system is a  comprised of movable ‘flapper’ elements that respond to naturally occurring wind patterns. There are a variety of ways that the flappers can be mounted; however, through years of extensive research, we have developed three standard methods of suspending the flappers. These suspension systems are Rod Mount, Pin Mount, and Drop-In. Each system has different aesthetic and performance characteristics, as well as varying price points.

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Trends in façade design: Office and Multifamily

January 15, 2020

People of all ages continue to move into multifamily communities, requiring developers to meet a range of needs. Kawneer delivers systems and solutions that offer the performance, aesthetics and sustainability required by today’s multifamily applications.

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Terracotta Rainscreen Facades give Durham County Human Services Complex an urban presence

September 25, 2019

The Durham County Human Services Complex in Durham, NC is designed as a courtyard building using Terracotta Rainscreen Facades to give the building an urban presence while the internalized courtyard is a hidden gem within the urban setting.

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