5 pros and cons of prefab homes vs. containers homes
Abstract The construction industry keeps reinventing itself with new solutions and taking advantage of optimization, low impact or recycling and reuse trends that many people demand. Expressions such as “low ecological impact”, “carbon footprint” and “reuse” are some of the mantras that a significant percentage of the population is incorporating into their daily lives. This […]
5 aspects to consider for the building facade
Constructing a Memorable Building Facade Facades are part of the building’s identity. They are the first expression and image that people perceive and condition the way people think about the use of the building. They represent the personality of the property and are its form of presentation to the environment. In this article, we will […]
Fire protection for metal structures
Fire protection When constructing buildings with metal structures, one of the questions that often arises is how do we protect these structures in case of fire? In this post, we will discuss the passive protection systems that allow us to guarantee the stability of the metallic structure in case of fire. We will provide an […]
5 types of coatings most commonly used on insulated metal panels
Coatings for Insulated Panels Insulated panels are made of galvanized steel with a pre-lacquered coating, i.e. with a layer that allows a better performance over time in the face of environmental agents such as UV rays due to exposure to the sun; extreme temperature changes from cold to extreme heat; toxic or corrosive environments, either […]
Window Frames: windows are more than frames and glass together
Windows are more than frames and glass together Construction of office and commercial buildings using insulated metal panels as cladding does not exclude large-format window openings. There are no limitations on shapes or dimensions. There are no limitations on shapes or dimensions. It is crucial to know the different types of window frames in […]
Architectural Facade – It’s not all about “the looks”
The facade: Let’s talk this time about the “skin” of the building. What we see at first sight, its importance in the design and understanding of the building. When we talk about facades, the architect makes an exercise to reveal the intentionality and internal use of the building. To do so, they make use of […]
The three little pigs and pre-engineered systems
The key terms when we talk about prefabricated systems are efficiency and speed in the execution of the building works. Using the story of the three piglets as a metaphor and thread of the story in which the challenge was to build three houses efficiently and in the shortest possible time, we ask ourselves: what would […]
Yet we continue laying 4 bricks per sq. ft.
A glance at one of the traditional construction systems that we still use assiduously today: Bricks. As a material and constructive process of thousands of years, it is still used as the first option when it comes to executing construction projects. This is not a bad solution for some cases, but it is important to […]
