Metal, fiber cement, and stone for rainscreen cladding: selecting the right material for your project based on weight, fire performance, cost, and constructability.
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Panelized Rainscreen Systems /
From attachment strategy and fabrication tolerances to parapet detailing and mock-up validation: a technical guide to panelized rainscreen systems for facade professionals working on complex projects.
Read MoreBIM Coordination on Complex Envelope Projects /
Effective BIM coordination extends beyond clash detection. On complex facade projects, it helps resolve interface conditions before engineering, shop drawings, and fabrication begin. This article examines how coordinated models support constructability, reduce RFIs, and improve fabrication planning.
Read MoreAir, Water, and Thermal Barriers: Coordinating the Layers /
Air barriers, water-resistive barriers, and continuous insulation are often designed as separate systems. Yet their performance depends on how well they work together. This article examines where coordination typically breaks down, how these layers interact, and the decisions that should be resolved before fabrication to reduce risk, rework, and unnecessary project costs.
Read MoreNFPA 285 Compliant Facade Systems: Specification and Coordination for Commercial Projects /
NFPA 285 certifies a tested assembly sequence. On complex commercial facade projects, components change and compliance needs to be re-verified before commitments are made. Lavada provides that coverage through design-assist and shop drawing integration.
Read MoreHow Shop Drawings Reduce RFIs on Facade Projects /
Coordination gaps in construction documents often result in RFIs, delays, and avoidable costs. Lavada’s shop drawing and engineering services identify and resolve conflicts before fabrication, supporting a smoother path from design to installation.
Read MoreDesign-Assist for Facades: How Early Collaboration Reduces Risk, Delays, and Rework /
Discover how early facade collaboration can improve project outcomes. Lavada’s design-assist services help reduce RFIs, avoid rework, and minimize unexpected costs before they impact your schedule and budget.
Read MoreBuilding Envelope Systems: Design, Engineering & Performance /
A high-performance building envelope depends on decisions made early in design: the right system selection, coordinated control layers, and specialist involvement before commitments are made. Here is what that looks like in practice, and how Lavada approaches it.
Read MoreBeyond Cladding: How the +Energy Facade Turns Exterior Walls Into Passive Energy Systems /
Lavada Inc. has partnered with Copa Solar and Cosentino to develop the +Energy Facade — a building-integrated passive heating and cooling system that transforms the exterior wall into an active thermal energy source. Using Dekton ultra-compact surface panels and Copa Solar's proprietary thermal absorber technology, the system delivers heating, cooling, and domestic hot water from a single facade assembly — with zero additional building footprint.
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