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CONTEGA HF 100-Year-Adhesion HOW DO YOU TEST FOR 100 YEARS? Independent tests at the University of Kassel in Germany have confirmed it: CONTEGA HF achieves 100-year-adhesion. Of course, researchers didn’t just watch the product age for 100 years. Instead, they subjected CONTEGA HF (trademarked as ORCON F outside of North America) … read more

Design and Integrate Lamilux Skylights in Minutes The BIM (Building Information Modeling) process has become an essential part of building planning. 3-D models make it possible to avoid errors from the planning stage, reduce costs and plan with the later real design of the elements. In order to offer architects, planners and roof … read more

Project Spotlight: The Farmhouse Of The Future Project Name: The Homestead Modern Location: Germantown, NY USA Project Type: Rural, Single Family Homeowner/Designer/Builder: Everett Kramer Carpenters: Adam Steeneck, Stewart Rappin, and Ryan Voell Engineering / Passive House Consulting: Baukraft Engineering Inspired by t … read more

HOW TO SPECIFY A LAMILUX PR-60 Skylights are excellent design tools to bring natural light into a space that might otherwise be reduced to a dark, dismal room. Beyond that, it can enhance the aesthetic of an interior space, even becoming a standout feature. The Lamilux PR-60 system not only offers the traditional and plentiful benefit … read more

Belinda Carr: Gutex Wood Fiber | The FUTURE of insulation? We couldn't have said it better ourselves. We were delighted to see YouTube building science specialist, Belinda Carr, do a deep dive into the world of wood fiber, focusing on Gutex insulation in particular. In this video she covers the wet vs dry manufacturing processes, simi … read more

Project Spotlight: Regenerative Farm + Restaurant in Central Pennsylvania Project Name: RE Farm Café at Windswept Farm Location: Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA Project Type: Commercial - Farm + Restaurant Consultant/Architect: 7Group Design/Build: Envinity Project Partner: West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund Many of us … read more