Building Envelope & Exteriors

Building envelopes (roof, walls, windows) control indoor air pressure, climate control and overall IAQ. Here we cover many important aspects of building envelope design; as well as other exterior architectural components. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings.



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New Orleans Convention Center Capital Improvement Plan Progresses

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Capital Improvement Plan is transforming the facility into a cultural destination.
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Smart Windows by View Installed at Redmond Amazon Office

View Smart Windows use artificial intelligence to adjust to outdoor conditions, maximizing natural light while controlling heat and glare.
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Which Pests To Protect Against Ahead Of Spring And Summer

With warmer weather approaching, here are tips for which pests to protect against, and the steps you can take to prevent them from intruding.
Commercial Facilities At Risk for Pest Infestations During Peak Season

Commercial Facilities At Risk for Pest Infestations During Peak Season

The NPMA recommends prevention tips to aid businesses in deterring pest infestations at their facility ahead of peak pest season.
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Winners of 2021 Brick in Architecture Awards

The Brick in Architecture Awards honor winners in commercial, educational, international, and historic renovation categories.
California irrigation

California Calls For Ban On Irrigating “Non Functional” Turfgrass

Drought measure would only apply to turfgrass adjacent to large industrial and commercial buildings.
San Francisco Giants

Batter Up! MLB San Francisco Giants Players Get New Training Center

San Francisco Giants Player Development Center at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ redefines spring training facilities with sophisticated design and best-in-class technology.
Citi Field

Mets’ Citi Field Partners With Samsung For Dynamic Digital Displays

Part of a multi-year partnership with Samsung, Citi Field is undergoing a complete digital transformation.
Concrete Parking Structure

Penetron System Earns GREENGUARD Gold Certification

Penetron’s GREENGUARD-winning Penetron System has been tested for acceptable for use in environments like schools and healthcare facilities.
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LMC Establishes Bolt, a Division for Commercial Lightning Protection

Bolt Lightning Protection, a new division of Lightning Master Corporation, provides cost-effective commercial lightning protection.
sealant waterproofing restoration

SWR Institute Honors 2021 Award Of Excellence Winners

The Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute's third annual Award of Excellence program recognized three contractors for excellent work and innovation in the industry.
Eagle Eye License Plate Recognition

Eagle Eye Networks Introduces License Plate Recognition Service

Eagle Eye Networks introduces Eagle Eye LPR, making highly accurate license plate recognition possible with any security camera.
Stop Water Intrusion

Need To Stop Water Intrusion Into Your Building Enclosure? Watch This Webinar!

Building enclosure leaks are often challenging to diagnose and costly to repair. This free video webinar features case studies of water intrusion on actual projects.
Weather Shield Creates Window Replications for Coca-Cola Restoration Building Exterior

Weather Shield Creates Window Replications for Coca-Cola Restoration

The 1930s-era art deco Indianapolis Coca-Cola Bottling Plant was restored with historically accurate window replications sourced from Weather Shield.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Building Exterior

Precast Concrete Offers Cost-effective Option for Winning Design Project

With the 2022 Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, to be presented on Sunday, March 27, here's a feature about the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures design project, leveraging precast concrete, which won a 2021 PCI Design Award.
Mitrex Solar Brick

Solar Brick Building Facade From Mitrex

Mitrex Solar Brick provides building-integrated solar products to the construction industry that generate energy without sacrificing aesthetics
Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems

DOE Seeks Input On Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Solar building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems offer other ways to site solar technologies on buildings, such as integrating solar modules into a roof or building facade.
Mesh Façade Panels by Birdair Featured

Mesh Façade Panels by Birdair Enhance Fan and Player Experience

A total of 96 individual PTFE mesh façade panels are featured at the Parmer Pond Grandstands, a 1,000-seat outdoor venue that is part of the new turf practice field for Austin FC.
AAADM National Automatic Door Day 2022

National Automatic Door Day Comes Knocking Again

National Automatic Door Day, observed March 19, is a lighthearted celebration of automatic doors for health, convenience, accessibility and equality.
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GROWMARK Pollinator Garden Program In 7th Year

The IL-based ag cooperative will provide the seed and signage for the group with the winning entry to transform a park, school, or other public place into a pollinator garden.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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