Category: Envelope

Did you know buildings are at the forefront of NYC’s climate action? A recent article by the The Rockefeller Foundation showcases our partnerships, where we're making real strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart building technology. At Dextall we are proud to contribute to a sustainable future with our advanced building solutions. Learn more about this game-changing initiative: Read More

The Schüco AD UP 75 BL (Basic Line) door system stands as a robust and highly flexible foundational component within the Schüco AD UP system platform. It offers architects, developers, and fabricators a host of advantages, combining high stability and durability with extensive functional and design flexibility. Additionally, the system ensures ease and reliability in both the fabrication and installation processes. Key features include triple-shell profile construction with a 2-15/16"…

Nick and Jen embarked on a comprehensive renovation and update of a traditional Hanover, NH village colonial home to accommodate their growing family. The renovation they envisioned would focus on energy performance and comfort, air and environmental quality, and also lowering embodied carbon in their construction, without compromising on the classical aesthetics of their home. They brought on 475 High Performance Building Supply as building science consultant to partner with their existing design team (whose experience was more focused…

“Spot the ROCKWOOL” - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Edition Today’s game brings us to South San Francisco and is brought to us by DES Architects and Engineers, DPR Construction and , of course, B.T. Mancini Co., Inc. Hint: Find the Terra Cotta Rainscreen panels Also, some special thanks goes to Pamela Jean Sadler CSI, CDT and Robbie Quintero from ROCKWOOL North America for making it all possible. By Todd…

In the wake of Flaco the owl's tragic death, many are asking how to make New York safer for birds. While the FLACO Act and Dark Skies Protection Act are important measures, Daniel Piselli AIA, LEED, CPHD urges legislators to expand their scope and strengthen their impact in a new op-ed in The Architect's Newspaper. Read More

We recently visited Donegal for a special video recording session onsite with Brian Grant from Newtownstewart Ltd and the experts from Top Drone Services. 🏗️ It was a pleasure to witness the application of our selected high-performance solutions— VARA PLUS ECO, EXOPERM MONO SA 250 membranes, and CONEXO MULTISEAL tape. These products are being utilized to push the boundaries of passive house standards in the challenging and exposed conditions near…

[videopress KqQaKDXq] It was an absolute pleasure to join the exclusive tour of The Heritage on Madison Avenue in collaboration with New York Passive House. Adler Windows was thrilled to see such an enthusiastic gathering of amazing people, all passionate about sustainable building practices and our installation... The Heritage, originally erected in 1975 under the Mitchell-Lama program, is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a carbon-neutral space. We showcased the groundbreaking…

While New Yorkers typically agree on very little, most New Yorkers do agree that there is a housing crisis, Mayor Eric Adams plans to address this crisis is to create more housing units by enabling more residential conversions of commercial office buildings. Continue Reading

“Architects and designers today must grapple with the reality that toxic materials have become ingrained in the fabric of the modern world. Our participation in this course has presented a wonderful opportunity for our team to actively engage in the issues related to this fundamental design challenge—all through the lens of social equity, material health, and lifecycle. As material specifiers, architects and designers must actively advocate for the use of…