Next Level Cladding with Resin Cast Shapes  

Brick and Wood Aesthetics that are Sustainable, Versatile, and Easy to Install

Sponsored by Sto Corp. | Presented by Clark Larson AIA, CSI, CDT

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Designers, owners, and occupants all value the appeal of natural brick and wood for exterior cladding and interior surfaces. But these natural materials come with drawbacks. Wood can split, warp, cup, mold, and attract insects. Brick is heavy and susceptible to efflorescence. Quality control is not assured. The fresh alternative is resin cast shapes that offer the beauty of real wood and brick, delivering the benefits of biophilia and a sense of connection with the natural world, but without the issues. This course examines wood and brick resin cast shapes' and demonstrates their sustainability and performance qualities. They are durable, lightweight, and easy to install. Case studies of noteworthy projects illustrate the superior form and function of this next-level cladding alternative.

 

 

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Photo courtesy of Sto Corp., Skyrise prefab & BBA

 

 

Speaker

Clark Larson AIA, CSI, CDT, began his Sto career in 2004 working as a dedicated Sto Technical Representative for the state of Florida. Since coming to Sto Corp in 2004 he has held various positions including Area Sales Rep & Architectural Specialist. In Clarks current role as Construction Design Manager/Strategic Accounts Manager, Clark has been assigned to the Florida team within Sto Corp. whose job is to service the top Architectural Firms in Florida and across the U.S. He is an active member of CSI, AIA, FPC & FWCCA.

Originally published in Building Enclosure

Originally published in November 2024

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Describe resin cast shapes and their uses for sustainable architectural cladding.
  2. Define the benefits and performance characteristics of resin cast shapes.
  3. Explain how resin cast shapes' lower embodied carbon footprint significantly contributes to sustainable building design and occupant safety.
  4. Describe the lower operational carbon footprint of resin cast shapes. Identify the design and aesthetic versatility of resin cast shapes.