For most buildings, water is the enemy. Bulk moisture in the form of liquid water, snow, or ice needs to be kept on the exterior to prevent structural damage and degradation. But water is very mobile, ...

Simultaneously, does the external cladding provide design flexibility for architects such that it can deliver curb appeal, a signature for the building that will enable it to stand out? And can it all ...

This course presents the History of Rainscreen design and explains why rainscreens are an important topic for the building envelope and enclosures. This course enforces the use of control layers to ...

Dri-Design, Holland, Mich., has added the Specialty Series to its dry joint, pressure-equalized rainscreen wall panel system. The Specialty Series offers an Embossed Panel, a Perforated Panel and a ...