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November 2009
Self-Cleaning Exterior Coatings
 | | |  | | New self-cleaning coatings, which contain titanium dioxide (TiO2), are designed to reduce the frequency of washes necessary for the exterior of a building and, correspondingly, to drive down the cost of building maintenance.
Because water is also saved in the process (the technology makes use of rainwater and doesn’t require any water beyond that), the coatings are also environmentally friendly. Read the full article » | | Featured Sponsor: |  | Add Sparkle and Depth to Terrazzo Floors | | Heritage Glass is a colored glass aggregate supplier to the terrazzo industry. We have taken the best color formulations and developed a way to process recycled glass into a terrazzo aggregate that has a desirable, multi-dimensional shape and permanent color that is not found in natural marble aggregate. With a wide range of color, glass is a perfect choice in terrazzo. Transparent glass also adds a sparkle and depth to terrazzo floors that can't be duplicated. | | For more information, visit: www.heritageglass.net. | | RELATED STORIES |  | | Sustainable Technology: Exteriors
Sustainable wall systems resist the effects of gravity, wind, and seismic and climatic forces; however, the massive, yet highly durable, stone walls found in the finest examples of historic architecture are no longer economically viable or aesthetically desirable.
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|  | Curtainwall: Not Just Another Pretty Façade
They’re unique, aesthetically pleasing, and provide a barrier to the elements: Curtainwall systems have not only evolved, they’ve grown increasingly popular in building construction. Many factors affect the performance of curtainwall and can lead to deterioration and failure if not addressed in a proper and timely fashion.
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|  | High-Performance Façades: It’s What’s Outside that Counts
Viewing building systems as integrated packages instead of individual products is a method that will help operational efficiency. And, as a growing number of professionals grasp this reality, a change in thinking is occurring industry-wide.
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