Structural Systems + Panels

One of the most important parts of a house is its structure—the foundation, joists, and beams that hold everything up. This section offers all of the latest innovations in trusses, beams, engineered lumber, and much more.

Pneumatic Vacuum Residential Elevator

Photo courtesy of Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators

Pneumatic Vacuum Residential Elevator

Photo courtesy of Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators

Feature Article
In the Market for a Residential Elevator? Take a Look at These
Versatex Building Products PVC Nickel Gap and Shiplap
Versatex Building Products PVC Nickel Gap and Shiplap
Product
Versatex Responds to Market Demand With Nickel-Gap, Shiplap PVC Trim
Missouri S&T solar decathlon house
Missouri S&T solar decathlon house
Feature Article
Solar Decathlon: 8 Sustainable Products in the Missouri S&T SILO Home
University of Maryland Solar Decathlon reACT house
University of Maryland Solar Decathlon reACT house
Feature Article
Solar Decathlon: 6 Sustainable Products in the Team Maryland reACT House
Digital_rendering_of_exterior_of_survivAL_house_and_front_yard.jpg

Photo courtesy of Team Alabama

Digital_rendering_of_exterior_of_survivAL_house_and_front_yard.jpg

Photo courtesy of Team Alabama

Feature Article
Solar Decathlon: 7 Sustainable and Durable Products in the UAB Solar Home
Cover prefab backyard studio

Backyard Studio

Cover prefab backyard studio

Backyard Studio

Product
New Startup Unveils Technology Promising to Transform Prefab Home Market
Professors at the Swiss institution ETH Zurich revealed plans to build a three-story digitally fabricated (DFAB) house at their campus in Dubendorf.
Professors at the Swiss institution ETH Zurich revealed plans to build a three-story digitally fabricated (DFAB) house at their campus in Dubendorf.
News
Swiss Science and Technology University Announces Plans to Build Home with Robots and 3-D Printing
Exposed Engineered wood beams barn house interior
Exposed Engineered wood beams barn house interior
Case Study
Exposed Engineered Wood Highlights Modern House Interior
Go Logic GO Home farm house
Go Logic GO Home farm house
Feature Article
Architecture Firm GO Logic Launches New Collection of Sustainable Prefab Homes
Weyerhaeuser says its new oriented strand board subfloor panel is designed to provide wet weather performance and superior strength and nail retention to help eliminate squeaky floors.
Weyerhaeuser says its new oriented strand board subfloor panel is designed to provide wet weather performance and superior strength and nail retention to help eliminate squeaky floors.
Product
Weyerhaeuser Introduces New High-Performance Subfloor Panel
The reclaimed wood and building material industry goes back nearly a half century, but today it’s bigger than ever, whether it’s recycled wood for home remodeling, custom cabinets, or one-of-a-kind furniture. These firms are leading the charge.
The reclaimed wood and building material industry goes back nearly a half century, but today it’s bigger than ever, whether it’s recycled wood for home remodeling, custom cabinets, or one-of-a-kind furniture. These firms are leading the charge.
Feature Article
These Pros Find New Life for Old Wood
HercuWall Panelized concrete structure

Hercutech

The HercuWall panelized system combines composite concrete and steel structure, foam insulation, water and vapor barrier, window and door casings, and attachment points for drywall and exterior finishes. ShearStrip Technology eliminates vertical steel rebar reinforcing. LafargeHolcim will now also market the system in North America. 

HercuWall Panelized concrete structure

Hercutech

The HercuWall panelized system combines composite concrete and steel structure, foam insulation, water and vapor barrier, window and door casings, and attachment points for drywall and exterior finishes. ShearStrip Technology eliminates vertical steel rebar reinforcing. LafargeHolcim will now also market the system in North America. 

Feature Article
What’s New in Concrete, Steel Structural Systems?
Product
What’s New in Wood Structural Lumber Products?