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Second in Top 25 Facade Manufacturers - Archello

By Elemex

We're proud to be recognized as #2 in Archello’s 25 best ceramic cladding manufacturers, known for offering cutting-edge solutions and [...]

Facades+ Los Angeles - Nov 7-8, 2024

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Facades+ Los Angeles November 7-8, 2024 Los Angeles, California The Facades+ conference series is a [...]

Facades+ Austin, Texas - Oct 31, 2024

By Elemex

Facades+ Austin Facades+ is coming to Austin on October 31, 2024 Facades+ continues to [...]

Facades+ Chicago - Oct 4, 2024

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Facades+ Chicago October 4, 2024 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, IL The Facades+ conference series [...]

Facades+ Vancouver - May 21, 2024

By Elemex

Facades+ Vancouver Facades+ is coming to Vancouver May 21, 2024 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 West [...]

Facades+ Nashville - April 19, 2024

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Facades+ Nashville Facades+ is coming to Nashville April 19, 2024 Westin Nashville 807 Clark Place [...]

Facades+ New York City - April 4-5, 2024

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Facades+ New York Facades+ is coming to New York on April 4-5, 2024 Metropolitan Pavilion [...]

Design Expo, Fort Worth, Texas - Nov 2-4, 2023

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Design Expo Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas November 2-4, 2023 Booth 802 The TxA Annual Conference and Design [...]

Episode 41 - Types of Cladding

By Elemex

What are the different types of exterior cladding? Choosing the right exterior facade for your next commercial building project [...]

Facade That Looks Like Terracotta

By Elemex

Looking for an alternative to terracotta? We've got you covered! There is a new color option for Ceramitex® that looks [...]

Facades+ Los Angeles - Nov 9-10, 2023

By Elemex

Facades+ Los Angeles November 9-10, 2023 Los Angeles, California The Facades+ conference series is a [...]

Facades+ Chicago - Oct 6, 2023

By Elemex

Facades+ Chicago October 6, 2023 Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown – Wolf Point Chicago, IL The [...]

Facades+ Fort Lauderdale - August 24, 2023

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Facades+ Ft Lauderdale August 24, 2023 Ft Lauderdale, Florida Le Meridien Dania Beach 1825 Griffin [...]

Facades+ Toronto - June 16, 2023

By Elemex

Facades+ Toronto Facades+ is coming to The Hyatt Regency , Toronto on June 16, 2023 [...]

Facades+ Houston, Texas - April 13, 2023

By Elemex

Facades+ Houston Facades+ is coming to Houston on April 13, 2023 Facades+ continues to [...]

Facades+ New York City - March 30-31, 2023

By Elemex

Facades+ New York Facades+ is coming to New York on March 30-31, 2023 Metropolitan Pavilion [...]

Buildex - Vancouver - Feb 15-16, 2023

By Elemex

Buildex Vancouver Buildex is coming to Vancouver on February 15-16, 2023 Looking forward to showing you [...]

Episode 40 - What is BIPV?

By Elemex

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are solar energy capturing modules used in place of traditional construction materials. The key definition to BIPV products is that they replace [...]

Episode 39 - Solstex - New Colors

By Elemex

We are pleased to announce that Elemex has added new color options to our Solstex® – Solar Facade System. Building [...]

Facades+ Toronto - July 21, 2022

By Elemex

Facades+ Toronto Facades+ is coming to Toronto on Thursday, July 21, 2022 The long-awaited [...]

Facades+ Denver - Sept 21, 2022

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Facades+ Denver September 21, 2022 Cable Center 2000 Buchtel Blvd S Denver, CO In its [...]

Facades+ Chicago - Oct 7, 2022

By Elemex

Facades+ Chicago October 7, 2022 Chicago, IL The Facades+ conference series is a robust dialogue [...]

Buildex - Vancouver - March 23-24, 2022

By Elemex

Buildex Vancouver Buildex is coming to Vancouver on March 23-24, 2022 Looking forward to showing you [...]

Facades+ Philadelphia - March 8, 2022

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Facades+ New York Facades+ is coming to New York on April 13-14, 2022 In [...]

Facades+ New York City - April 13-14, 2022

By Elemex

Facades+ New York Facades+ is coming to New York on April 13-14, 2022 In [...]

Facades+ Austin - April 27, 2022

By Elemex

Facades+ Austin Facades+ is coming to Austin on April 27, 2022 The long-awaited Facades+ [...]

Solar Facade Webinar - available on demand now!

By Elemex

Solar Facades: Understanding Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Pressure-Equalized Rainscreens AIA CEU - Webinar On-Demand - Sponsored by Elemex Architectural [...]

Paradise Theatre on Bloor St Wins Heritage Award

By Elemex

The Heritage Toronto Awards held this week included The Paradise Theatre. The awards program highlights the key role of heritage [...]

Episode 38 - Enviroclip

By Elemex

The Elemex® Enviroclip® is a composite thermal clip system used to attach exterior cladding systems for wall assemblies with exterior insulation. It [...]

Award Winning Navy Federal Credit Union

By Elemex

The Navy Federal Credit Union Building was recognized for Best of NAIOP Award of Excellence through HITT Contracting in North [...]

Episode 37 - FAQs for Solstex

By Elemex

If you are considering Solstex but want more information, perhaps some of these frequently asked questions will be helpful. Are [...]

Episode 36 - Conferences 2021

By Elemex

Our 2021 tradeshow season is finally upon us, and we hope you’ll come by our booth in one of the [...]

Episode 35 - Solar Analysis for Solstex Solar Facade

By Elemex

If you are interested in implementing our Solstex® Solar Facade System, contact our team and we will be happy to [...]

Facades+ Washington, DC - Oct 14, 2021

By Elemex

Facades+ Washington October 14, 2021 (was Sept 21st) Bringing together some of the world’s most [...]

Facades+ Denver - Sept 30, 2021

By Elemex

Facades+ Denver September 30, 2021 Denver, CO Bringing together some of the world’s most productive [...]

Design Expo, San Antonio, Texas - Oct 7-9, 2021

By Elemex

Design Expo, San Antonio, Texas - Oct 7-9, 2021 Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas The Design Expo [...]

Episode 34 - Case Study of the ette Hotel in Florida

By Elemex

The luxurious ette Hotel is located only a few miles South of the famous theme park in Florida and is [...]

Episode 33 - Interview of Paul Conners of Conners Sales Group

By Elemex

(Mallory) Today I am sitting down with Paul Conners, President of Conners Sales Group to learn more about his partnership [...]

Episode 32 - Canopies and Entrances

By Elemex

Hello and welcome to today’s episode where we will be discussing Canopies and Entrances. So what is a Canopy exactly? [...]

Episode 31 - Interview with Greg Rebelo

By Elemex

(Mallory) Today we are on site and speaking with Greg Rebelo, Site Foreman & Lead Installer with Elemex. Thank you [...]

Episode 30 - 80 Atlantic Avenue in Toronto - Case Study

By Elemex

80 Atlantic Avenue in Toronto uses 19,455 sq ft. of Ceramitex – Sintered Ceramic Facade System as well as 3,000 [...]

Upper West Side Skyscraper – New York, NY

By Elemex

200 Amsterdam is proving to be the most anticipated condominium on the Upper West Side of New York City. It [...]

Episode 29 - Limestone Comparison

By Elemex

In today’s episode we will be discussing Ceramitex®, our sintered ceramic cladding vs limestone cladding. Ceramitex has many benefits over [...]

Episode 28 - Lake Huron Residence Case Study

By Elemex

The gorgeous and elegant Huron Residence features our Ceramitex® - Sintered Ceramic Facade System. Simplicity of form and contextual integration [...]

Episode 27 - Interview with Hugh Lowry

By Elemex

Mallory: Continuing with our employee profiles, today we are joined by Hugh Lowry, Special Projects Engineer, to learn more about [...]

Episode 26 - Interview with Kevin Silva

By Elemex

Continuing with our employee profiles, today we are sitting down with Kevin Silva, Project Coordinator to learn more about his [...]

Solstex Receives "Best Architectural Products of 2020" Award

By Elemex

Solstex - Solar Facade System has earned a Best Building Envelope Products of 2020 award with Architectural Record. [...]

Episode 25 - Case Study of EllisDon London Office

By Elemex

Harness the power of the sun! Today we are on site at EllisDon, a major contractor’s local office to introduce [...]

Episode 24 - Elemex Sample Program

By Elemex

Whether you are an Architect or a Designer, we can help get you and your client a variety of samples. [...]

Episode 23 - More New 2020 Colors for Ceramitex

By Elemex

Earlier this year we looked at some new color releases for Ceramitex. We are excited to share with you that [...]

Episode 22 - Elemex Training for Certified Installers

By Elemex

Thank you for joining us! Here at Elemex, we educate contractors to increase our ever-growing team of preferred installers who [...]

Episode 21 - Interview with Dan Boyd

By Elemex

Mallory: Today we are sitting down with Dan Boyd, General Manager & Vice President, to learn more about his role [...]

Episode 20 - Common Facade Mistakes (part 2)

By Elemex

Welcome back to part two of our series focusing on common mistakes made in the facade industry. Today we are [...]

Solar panels move off the roof on to exterior walls with Solstex

By Elemex

Harnessing the power of the sun through new solar panel facade for LEED credit and net zero buildings Solstex, by [...]

Episode 19 - Common Facade Mistakes

By Elemex

In part one of this two part series, we are going to explore things you need to plan for to [...]

Episode 18 - Case Study - Canada Science and Technology Museum

By Elemex

Today we want to feature a building in Ottawa, Canada that we think you will find interesting. NORR was tasked [...]

Episode 17 - Non-combustible Aluminum Plate

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/WZzBB4uVCYs[/embed] Non-combustible Aluminum Plate Worldwide issues surrounding the use of combustible material cladding, specifically non-fire-rated aluminum composite material (ACM) with [...]

Episode 16 - Virtual AIA CEU

By Elemex

We are all in this together. You have continuing education requirements; we have the courses you need to help maintain [...]

Episode 15 - Recladding

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/UT3z8zuuVwM[/embed] Recladding Building Exteriors with Elemex Your building’s facade is the first line of defense against the elements, and when [...]

Gorgeous Lakeside View

By Elemex

Simplicity of form and contextual integration were the main design focus for this Lake Huron Residence. The upper level cantilevers [...]

Episode 14 - UNITY® Proprietary Attachment Technology

By Elemex

[embed]http://youtu.be/lCdpgeIXyeU[/embed] Installing Exterior Facade Systems with UNITY Attachment Technology The key to the perfect exterior wall assembly for your next [...]

Episode 13 - 2020 Colors

By Elemex

New 2020 Ceramitex® Colors Moving forward into this new decade, we thought we would share with you the newest colors available [...]

Episode 12 - NFPA 285 Fire Test

By Elemex

NFPA 285 Fire Test Ceramitex has passed rigorous North American testing and we, at Elemex, continue to acquire testing that [...]

Episode 11 - Rainscreens

By Elemex

[embed]http://youtu.be/nBxIdo4zfsY[/embed] Rainscreen Cladding Systems When it comes to protecting your building against the elements, a rainscreen panel system is the [...]

Episode 10 - High-Traffic Areas

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/LA7rlKPf4M4[/embed] Exterior Cladding for Transit, High-traffic Areas The requirements of a facade for a building project in a transit or [...]

Episode 9 - Solstex - Solar Facade

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/bRbiq_OzqHE[/embed] Solstex – Solar Facade System In a world where reducing our collective carbon footprint is as important as ever, [...]

New Product - Solstex® Solar Facade System

By Elemex

Launching TODAY! Our newest product - Solstex® - Solar Facade System. Solstex® by Elemex® is a revolutionary facade system that [...]

Episode 8 - Spring Cleaning

By Elemex

A surface that is a challenge to keep clean can be frustrating so when it comes to your exterior cladding [...]

Inventory of Sintered Ceramic Available

By Elemex

Do you have an entrance, vestibule, feature wall or some other small area that needs a face lift? We [...]

Episode 7 - Tru-90

By Elemex

Today we will be talking about our Tru-90 -our precision route & return fabrication process for aluminum plate. This delivers [...]

Episode 6 - Color Trends

By Elemex

Today we are going to discuss color trends. We thought we would share some of our favorite and trending [...]

Episode 5 - Definition of Spalling

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/iqUpgur3jo4[/embed] Definition of Spalling Spalling is a process of deterioration in concrete and bricks that not only impacts the aesthetic [...]

Episode 4 - Definition of Efflorescence

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/G9NQ-A-Dk28[/embed] Definition of Efflorescence What is efflorescence? Efflorescence occurs when salt migrates to the surface of a porous material like [...]

Episode 3 - Iron Corten

By Elemex

[embed]https://youtu.be/O5U3-fQtOyc[/embed] Iron Corten: Durable Rust Patina Facade What is iron corten? Weathered steel is often referred to as iron corten [...]

Episode 2 - Comparison of Corners

By Elemex

Hello and welcome to today’s episode. Today we are going to talk about exterior corners. Here at Elemex, we prefer [...]

Stonitex Receives "Best Architectural Products of 2019" Award

By Elemex

Stonitex - Natural Stone Facade System has earned a Best Building Envelope Products of 2019 award with Architectural [...]

What is Sintered Ceramic? - Episode 1

By Elemex

[embed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCURmGlWE60[/embed] What is Sintered Ceramic? Sintered ceramic, or sintered stone, is man-made stone that’s formed by grinding natural materials such [...]

Inventory of Sintered Ceramic Available

By Elemex

Do you have an entrance, vestibule, feature wall or some other small area that needs a face lift? We [...]

80 Atlantic in Canadian Architect

By Elemex

The November issue of Canadian Architect features an article on the 80 Atlantic mass timber project by Quadrangle. The article [...]

Award Magazine Article

By Elemex

Award Magazine includes an article about the Ten93 project in Toronto featuring Ceramitex - sintered ceramic and Alumitex - aluminum [...]

Ceramitex wins Architecture Masterprize

By Elemex

Ceramitex by Elemex Architectural Facade Systems has been awarded in the Building Envelope & Construction Materials category for The Architecture [...]

Facades+ Chicago - Sept 27, 2019

By Elemex

Facades+ Chicago September 27, 2019 The Mid America Club in the Aon Building 200 East [...]

CSI Indianapolis - October 3, 2019

By Elemex

CSI Indianapolis - JW Marriott, 10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 3 to 7 pm [...]

Ceramitex - sintered ceramic & the environment

By Elemex

Here are some green facts about Ceramitex. 100% natural: Made with natural clay, feldspar, silica and mineral oxides, sintered ceramic [...]

Facades+ Toronto - Oct 11, 2019

By Elemex

Facades+ Toronto Facades+ is coming to Toronto for the 1st time! Friday October 11, 2019 [...]

Design Expo, Galveston, Texas - Oct 24-25, 2019

By Elemex

Design Expo, Galveston, Texas - Oct 24-25, 2019 Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston, Texas The 2019 Conference in Galveston, taking place [...]

AIA Las Vegas, Nevada - June 6-8, 2019

By Elemex

AIA Conference on Architecture June 6-8, Las Vegas, Nevada Visit Elemex Architectural Facade Systems - Booth # 6249 [...]

Paradise Theatre on Bloor St West

By Elemex

The Paradise Theatre on Bloor Street West is progressing nicely. The theatre, scheduled to re-open in 2019 after extensive renovations, [...]

Azure Magazine

By Elemex

Azure magazine The Canada Science and Technology Museum makes an appearance in the October issue of Azure magazine. [...]

Elliot Park Hotel

By Elemex

The Elliot Park Hotel, one of the 100 Marriott Autograph Collection Hotels around the world, is open to the public [...]

396 West Greens Project

By Elemex

The project that was recently completed in Houston, Texas for Ziegler Cooper Architects features an entrance of large format Ceramitex [...]

RAIC Gold Medal Award 2018 - Saucier & Perrotte

By Elemex

Canadian Architect magazine published the RAIC Gold Medal 2018 edition - May 2018. Gilles Saucier and Andre Perrotte [...]

Don Smith Commercial Building Award

By Elemex

Elemex® was honored to to be recognized for a Don Smith Commercial Building Award for the Elemex® Head Office in [...]

AIA Conference on Architecture, MN - Nov 13-16, 2018

By Elemex

AIA Conference on Architecture in Minneapolis, MN - Nov 13-16, 2018. Booth #717. Visit us with our agent from Innovative [...]

Design Expo, Forth Worth - Nov 8-9, 2018

By Elemex

Design Expo, Forth Worth - Nov 8-9, 2018 The 2018 Conference in Fort Worth, taking place on November 8-10, will [...]

1 Greensboro Drive - Mantella Corporation

By Elemex

We worked with Stephen Popovich Associates on this project for the Mantella Corporation. As you can see from some of [...]

AIA DC - October 2-3, 2018

By Elemex

AIA Washington DC, Walter E. Washington Convention Center - October 2- 3, 2018 Visit us at booth #211 with our agent from [...]

CSI Indianapolis - September 27 , 2018

By Elemex

CSI Indianapolis - JW Marriott, 10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 3 to 7 pm [...]

AIA Florida - July 19-22, 2018

By Elemex

AIA Florida Annual Convention & Trade Show on July 19-22, 2018 Visit us at booth #45 with our agent from [...]

CSC Edmonton - May 23-27, 2018

By Elemex

CSC Conference - Edmonton May 23-27, 2018 Weston Hotel Stop by the Rieger Architectural Products booth and learn more about [...]

CSI San Francisco - March 14, 2018

By Elemex

CSI San Francisco - The Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco CA - March 14, 2018 Hosted [...]

KC CSI - February 8, 2018

By Elemex

KC CSI - Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO February 8, 2018 The Kansas City Chapter is [...]

TCA 24th Annual Members' Day - May 9, 2018

By Elemex

TCA 24th Annual Members' Day May 09 2018 Location: TCA Richmond Hill Office This event is only open to TCA [...]

CSI DC meeting - February 20, 2018

By Elemex

Please join us for our February DC CSI meeting sponsored by Elemex®! This month, we're welcoming member Mike Clancy, CSI, CDT [...]

Canada Science and Tech Museum in Ottawa Reopens

By Elemex

The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa opens after being closed for 3 years and an $80 million dollar [...]

AIA Conference on Architecture - Nov 14-17, 2017

By Elemex

AIA Conference on Architecture in Minneapolis, MN - Nov 14-17, 2017. Building your expectations. At Elemex® Architectural Facade Systems we do things [...]

Best Face Forward - London Inc. Magazine

By Elemex

Supplying the commercial industry with striking facade systems, Elemex® Inc. looks south of the border for growth WHEN THE CANADA [...]

Ten93 Queen West

By Elemex

Ten93 Queen West's urban designs are as distinctive as the neighbourhood! "Vogue Magazine has rated this neighbourhood as the second [...]

Credit Union of Texas

By Elemex

The Credit Union of Texas has opened up their new location on Ross Avenue in Dallas. The facade is made [...]

Facades+ AM Seattle, December 8, 2017

By Elemex

Elemex® Architectural Facade Systems will be participating in 8 Facades+ conferences throughout the US in 2017. Facades+, presented by The Architect’s [...]

Free Webinar - Innovations in Rainscreen Surfaces & Mounting Systems

By Elemex

Available until April 12, 2018 Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU Sponsored by Elemex® Architectural Facade Systems Rainscreen [...]

AIA Conference on Architecture - April 27, 2017

By Elemex

AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando, Florida - April 27-29, 2017. Building your expectations. At Elemex® Architectural Facade Systems we do things [...]

Free Webinar - Innovations in Rainscreen Surfaces & Mounting Systems, April 12, 2017

By Elemex

April 12, 2017 at 2pm ET Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU Sponsored by Elemex® Architectural Facade Systems [...]

CSC Building Expo, March 1, 2017 in Toronto, ON

By Elemex

Elemex® Architectural Facade Systems will be participating in the CSC (Construction Specifications Canada) Building Expo (formerly the No Frills Tradeshow) on [...]

Triangulated Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Panels

By Elemex

“The canted facade incorporates an extended cap mullion detail that provides additional solar shading and places additional emphasis along one of [...]

The New Headquarters of the Medical Council of Canada

By Elemex

The construction of MCC's new headquarters in Ottawa, ON symbolizes an exciting next chapter as the Medical Council of Canada [...]

Ceramitex® Receives Florida Product Approval

By Elemex

Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Facade Systems has successfully received Florida Product Approval FL21375. Product Description: The Ceramitex® Panel System consists of [...]

A Library with a Digital Media Lab?

By Elemex

On the northern outskirts of Toronto, ON, The Vaughan Civic Centre Library marks a clear departure from traditional architecture. Asserting [...]

Elemex^® Invests in State-of-the-Art Equipment

By Elemex

Elemex® invested in a CNC machine (a Breton Smart-Cut) in large part to produce Ceramitex®, a breakthrough exterior building product developed [...]

Want to Talk Due Diligence? NFPA 285 & CAN/ULC S-134

By Elemex

The NFPA 285 and CAN/ULC S-134 Multi-Storey Fire Tests deem the Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic System acceptable for nearly unlimited use across [...]