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Curtainwalls Define Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

A system blends aesthetics, performance, sustainability with campus and community connection.

Heather West

August 6, 2025

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A system blends aesthetics, performance, sustainability with campus and community connection.

Decarbonization & Energy Independence

Why Building Insulation Is Key to Fighting Climate Change

Better insulation can help reduce fossil fuel use, lower emissions, and increase national energy security

Doug Brady

July 18, 2025

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Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam is more than insulation—it’s a climate strategy

Smarter, Stronger, More Efficient

How Next-Gen Materials Are Transforming Building Envelope Performance

Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.

Alex Barrego

July 15, 2025

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Advanced housewraps, barriers, and insulation systems are redefining the building envelope—enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and strengthening structures against the demands of a changing climate.

Living Lab” workspace located at the Armstrong corporate campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

How to Save on Tax and Energy With Ceiling Solutions

New phase change material technologies can deliver up to 15 percent energy savings and 50 percent in tax credits.

Alex Waltemyer

July 8, 2025

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New phase change material technologies can deliver up to 15 percent energy savings and 50 percent in tax credits.

Air Barriers' Impact on Energy Use in a Building

Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.

Laverne Dalgleish

July 7, 2025

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Air barriers significantly reduce energy use in buildings by minimizing air leakage, debunking long-held myths about “breathable” buildings and demonstrating through research and field testing that airtight construction—when paired with proper ventilation—improves energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.

Exterior Wall Assembly

Rainscreens Come of Age in North America

Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.

Brian Nelson

July 3, 2025

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Once considered unconventional, rainscreen systems are now formally recognized in the International Building Code—marking a pivotal moment for resilient, energy-efficient building design.

Armstrong Energy Saving Ceilings are Now Part of IES Virtual Environment Software

Integration of Templok Ceilings in leading energy-modeling software supports architects, consultants, and engineers in optimizing building performance.

June 12, 2025

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Integration of Templok Ceilings in leading energy-modeling software supports architects, consultants, and engineers in optimizing building performance.

Images courtesy of Kingspan Insulated Panels North America.

Insulated Metal Panels: Where Science and Art Converge

Insulated metal panels offer fusion of cutting-edge performance and bold design versatility, empowering architects to create energy-efficient buildings with standout style.

Karim Muri

June 10, 2025

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Insulated metal panels offer fusion of cutting-edge performance and bold design versatility, empowering architects to create energy-efficient buildings with standout style.