The Reveal panel is the first U.S.-made, commercial fiber-cement panelized design that can compete with everything from expensive imported panels to EIFS to vinyl siding. Made from wood pulp, sand, cement, and water, Reveal is 40% thicker than residential fiber-cement panels. Trim options by Fry Reglet come in seven profiles. full caption
Tensotherm with Nanogel offers the same flexibility and translucency of Birdairs tensile roofing fabrics, but with the added benefits of Cabot Corporations Nanogel aerogel, a featherlight insulation layer that enhances the materials thermal performance while maximizing daylighting. The material also offers maximum moisture control and superior acoustic attenuation capabilities. full caption
Our jury liked the flexibility of R-Guard Fast Flash, which can stop water penetration of transition points, door and window assemblies, and paneling joints. It stands up to severe conditions, including high-intensity coastal, Midwestern, and mountain storms, and can be exposed to weather for up to six months in case of construction delays. full caption
Marazzis ventilated facades tout numerous performance advantages: lowering a buildings energy usage by up to 30%, improving sound insulation over traditional cladding, eliminating condensation, and enhancing thermal stability to encourage better heat dispersal. Facing options include large-format porcelain stoneware in a variety of sizes, colors, and textures. full caption
Quiet Batt soundproofing and thermal insulation is designed for use in interior and exterior walls and ceilings. Acoustically, Quiet Batt is claimed by the maker to outperform standard fiberglass, cellulose, and foam insulations. Our jury liked that it carries a Class-A rating and is made of 80% recycled natural cotton fibers. full caption
Inspired by work of 19th-century Italian architect Corinto Corintini, the Teglasolare roofing system was developed by Areas in-house team of designers and engineers and combines traditional terra-cotta tiles with photovoltaic (PV) technology. Each 18-square tile incorporates a four-cell PV panel. About 400 square feet of roof area is required to generate 3 kW of electricity. full caption