In all climate zones, the various forms of metal cladding—single-skin panels, metal composite materials (MCM) panels, and insulated metal panels (IMPs)—are proving to be reliable, durable elements on ...

Insulated metal panels, or IMPs, have been a popular exterior wall cladding choice for more than 30 years. These sandwich panels are composed of liquid insulating foam, such as polyurethane, injected ...

For nearly 65 years, North American-made composite panels have collectively made a significant impact on the environment through the sequestering of carbon and recycling of wood from existing forestry ...

Discover how rainscreen façades redefine the building envelope by integrating solar technology as an architectural material.

As architects push for larger panels, tighter tolerances, and faster installation in constrained urban sites, honeycomb-backed cladding has become a practical enabler, supporting everything from thin ...

As construction waste quickly fills our landfills, it also takes away a significant portion of the bottom line. There's a lot of factors in play, of course, but most common come are inaccurate ...

Traditional photovoltaic panels, while an excellent source of renewable solar energy, have some design flaws. One of the main drawbacks is that they require lots of ...

While generating green energy, solar panels usually create excess heat that goes unused. But with a new, innovative design, scientists have found a way to harness those precious leftovers to give the ...