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.



lighting parking structures

Visionaire Lighting’s PRK Safely Lights Parking Structures

New LED lighting product line provides effective and uniform lighting across drive lanes and open spaces to ensure optimal safety for parking structures.
Husqvarna Mars Rover

Happy Birthday Mars Rover! Love, Husqvarna Automowers

On August 5, Husqvarna Automowers® worldwide will sing "Happy Birthday" to the Mars Rover Curiosity on its 10th Birthday!
building envelope

International African American Museum Mitigates Thermal Bridging

Steel-to-steel structural thermal breaks provide requisite structural integrity, while reducing heat energy transfer by up to 75 percent.
School Of Medicine Landscape

New School Of Medicine Plans Landscape For Healing, Community

In Arkansas, the new Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will create a link between art, nature, and healing for a holistic learning environment.
weather stations

Insight Into The World Trade Center’s Weather Station

Facility executives are turning to microclimate measurements outside their facility to optimize facility operations and energy efficiency.
electric vehicles charging stations

Parking Lots: Gearing Up For Green Transportation

The shift to electric vehicles is coming rapidly, and facility executives need to be prepared for the demand for EV chargers.

ABM Anthem Video: What They Do

ABM helps our clients keep moving at the speed of life. This is the story of what we do, as seen through the eyes of our families, who take as much pride in our work as we do.
FourFortyFour South Flower

Iconic LA Tower Earns Another Healthy Building Mark

FourFortyFour South Flower has achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Environment for its air, water, hygiene, light and acoustics performance.
Pool drowning

Pool Safely Grants Aim To Prevent Drownings, Drain Entrapments

To reduce deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas, the Pool Safely Grant Program offers $2 million to state, local governments.
Curtain Wall Technology Contributes To More Efficient Building Ecosystems

Curtain Wall Technology Contributes To More Efficient Building Ecosystems

Curtain wall technology is an important element for high-rise exteriors, protecting the interior as well as the structural integrity of the building.

Jamestown Launches $500 Million Redevelopment Of One Times Square

One Times Square, site of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop, to become visitor center with new viewing deck and AR-VR integrated brand experience.
RediMat™ Tactile Warning Products by Detectable Warning Systems

RediMat™ Tactile Warning Product by Detectable Warning Systems

DWS has advanced their flexible RediMat tactile warning product to include mesh reinforcement for added strength and increased durability.
Bird-friendly Interlayer by Eastman

Bird-friendly Interlayer: Saflex® FlySafe™ 3D by Eastman

Eastman's new Saflex FlySafe 3D is a bird-friendly interlayer solution for laminated glass to avoid bird collisions.

[VIDEO] Transform Everyday Parking into Memorable Customer Experiences

ABM Parking Services can take your parking experience to the next level of memorable for your customers. See all the ways we work with you and your facility to drive revenue by delivering happier customers.
architectural louvers

Reliable® Architectural Louver Protects PTAC Units In Extreme Weather

Florida Building Code-certified AEL-42-7020-MD protects PTAC ventilation openings in building facades during high-velocity hurricane conditions.
Arrowhead Stadium

On The Turf At Arrowhead Stadium

Travis Hogan, head groundskeeper at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, keeps Bermudagrass green... in winter... in Missouri.

4 Ways Drones Are Improving Building Inspections

Saving time is one way using a drone for inspections benefit facility management.
Ocula Frameless Glass Windscreen

Ocula Frameless Glass Windscreen from Trex Commercial

Ocula offers versatility with its post-free, clamp-supported design, delivering a virtually invisible barrier that can be customized for any outdoor setting.
Louisville Free Public Library

Library Features RHEINZINK-prePATINA Exterior Wall Cladding

Louisville Free Public Library’s LEED Gold, Northeast Regional Branch features RHEINZINK-prePATINA zinc exterior to support a 100-year lifespan.
American Bird Conservancy Doubles Capacity to Test Bird-Friendly Glass

American Bird Conservancy Doubles Capacity to Test Bird-Friendly Glass

ABC's testing facility expansion will meet manufacturers' demand for testing bird-friendly glass to reduce the threat of window collisions for birds.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.