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2025 RAiNA Retrofit Winner - Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center Winchester VA Swisspearl

The Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center in Winchester, VA, has been recognized as the 2025 RAiNA Award Recipient for Retrofit, showcasing how a thoughtfully engineered rainscreen assembly can successfully transform an aging educational facility into a modern, high-performance learning environment. The award recognizes excellence in rainscreen design, technical execution, sustainability, and construction quality. 

MCM Rainscreen Systems Are Not Banned in NYC

Recent updates to New York City's building codes have sparked confusion about Metal Composite Material (MCM) and Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) rainscreen systems. Many believe these materials are now prohibited—but that's simply not the case.

ECO Cladding Subframing Systems fort The Atrium in Allston, MA

Preserving the character of historic buildings while upgrading them to modern standards is a complex challenge in contemporary architecture.

RAINA Conference Philadelphia ECO Cladding

Among the many highlights of the RAiNA Conference 2025 was the celebration of outstanding projects exemplifying innovation and quality in rainscreen construction. We are proud to announce that the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center in Winchester, VA, received a distinguished RAINA award in recognition of its exemplary design and execution.

On November 5th, the RAINA Conference in Philadelphia brought together over 100 industry leaders for an engaging panel discussion on...

ECO Cladding Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital - Lafayette, LA

The transformative recladding of the Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, is well underway! This project is breathing new life into the hospital’s aging facade by replacing the outdated brick exterior with a sleek, modern high-performance HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) panel system.

Betances VI Affordable Housing ECO Cladding Swisspearl

The Betances Houses in the Bronx’s Mott Haven neighborhood stand as a key initiative by NYCHA under their NextGen program, aiming to rejuvenate existing public housing by inviting new affordable housing developers to create modern, community-focused residences. One notable addition to this revitalization effort is the Betances VI project - a recently completed 15-story residential building brought to life through collaboration among Think!

ECO Cladding Taunton Municipal Airport Hci.10 Subframing System

As regional airports evolve to meet today’s aesthetic and performance demands, the Taunton Municipal Airport in East Taunton, MA, stands out with its newly completed Administration Building - a modern facility blending clean design with high-performance cladding materials.

UT Health Science Center in Houston, TX ECO Cladding’s Vci.10 and Hci.11 sub-framing system

At the intersection of visionary design and technical precision stands the UT Health Science Center in Houston, TX - a project that sets a new benchmark for architectural ingenuity and sustainable performance. Designed by the award-winning team at Perkins+Will, this standout structure features a bold, geometric façade clad in sloping fiber-cement panels.

Mayo Clinic ECO Cladding Vci.40 Subframing System

​The Integrated Education and Research Building (IERB) at the Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix Campus stands as a beacon of innovation in medical research and training. Designed to foster collaboration among students, educators, researchers, and clinicians, the building features state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and flexible workspaces - all wrapped in a high-performance façade that reflects the facility’s forward-thinking mission.