Following the deadly June 14 London Grenfell Tower fire that has killed at least 79 people, a nationwide investigation determined that dozens of U.K. high-rise buildings are potentially unsafe. On ...

With a rise in catastrophic weather events and fires, architects and contractors are increasingly focused on designing resilient building systems that maintain or regain functionality in the face of ...

Orlando, Fla. — After 20 years as decking, composite wood boards by Fiberon are finding new uses as cladding for rain screen systems, which help walls manage moisture. The New London, N.C.-based ...

Composites bring to architecture the same benefits that other sectors have already exploited. At 20 percent of the weight of stone or concrete cladding, a composite exterior can significantly reduce ...

HomeSphere, the leading platform connecting building product manufacturers to highly profitable mid-market home builders, has announced a new strategic collaboration with Associated Materials ...

Garland, Texas — Add cladding to the bamboo-based lineup at Fortress Iron LP. The company has introduced both cellular PVC and composite profiles for facades and rainscreen assemblies. The ...

The Museum of the Future currently being constructed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is one of the most complex structures ever built. The 78-meter high building houses seven floors within a ...