Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) vs. Mineral Wool for Continuous Insulation (CI): Which One Should I Use?
The choice between using polyiso and mineral wool insulation depends on a variety of factors, including the specific application, cost, environmental concerns, and building codes. RapidWrapCI is a continuous insulation system manufactured by Fairview Architectural...
Stella (14 Lecount Place): Total Curtain Wall
(This article was originally published on www.FLSustainability.com) Consolidation of expansive glass and non-glass cladding into a total curtain wall system is embodied at Stella (14 Lecount Place), designed by Beyer Blinder Belle, through the use of the ES-UN8030...
Should Metal Panel Cladding Have Welded Corners?
Many of you may not know this but in my early metal fabricating career I was a certified welder in the architectural metals industry. We made all sorts of custom products, using mostly non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, bronze, and stainless steel. One of...
