Top building products for September 2024

Beveled, geometric, and high-tech patterns are among the hot ceramic tile trends, say tile design experts.

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors continues to lead in the Remodel & Replace market with the introduction of the new Wood-Ultrex Insert Double Hung. Combining the strength of Ultrex® pultruded fiberglass, beautiful wood interiors and a fit for any opening, the Wood-Ultrex Insert Double Hung is quite possibly the perfect insert replacement window.

In an ideal world, every office employee would have a beautiful view from his or her desk. While no one can make that happen in real life, computational design can help architects maximize views from every angle.

Newer developments include windows made with nano-crystals that control intense heat penetration while lighting living areas from the outside.

Panda Windows & Doors, a Las Vegas based manufacturing company that specializes in innovative sliding and folding glass door systems, will be exhibiting its latest developments at the 2014 NAHB International Builders Show taking place in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees who are keen about the art of glass walls can stop by booth #S1447 from February 4-6 and even be taken on a round-trip tour to the factory, courtesy of the company.

From a crowd-funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restrooms, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem-solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.

Renowned maker of operable glass walls unveils powerful and mobile-friendly website

Architects and fenestration experts are looking for windows and doors for their projects that emphasize speed to the project site, a fair price, resilient and sustainable performance, and no callbacks.