The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel wall system has been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The certification represents a significant achievement for the wall system, according to Al Alayon, president of Moon Township, Pa.-based ACCELERATED Building Technologies, which manufactures the S.T.E.P. wall system that provides both construction and energy efficiency. “We are very pleased that the accel-E S.T.E.P. wall system has qualified for this important certification,” Alayon said. “Numerous global, federal, state and local authorities recognize the value and specify GREENGUARD Certified products in their green building codes and purchase specifications.” An online guide to GREENGUARD Certified products is available at no charge at www.greenguard.org.
Accel-E S.T.E.P. earns new certification
This Month’s Features
Case Engineering: Strength, Steel, and Structural Appeal
Working with a diverse range of industries, Case Engineering encounters opportunities to use innovative metal solutions.
Material Expression, Fabrication Intelligence, and System Flexibility in Metal Facades
For architects exploring metal as a primary facade material, these projects underscore the value of early manufacturer collaboration in preserving design intent while navigating...
In Plane’s Sight
Sporting both a striking layout and distinct coatings used for the metals, the design makes a substantial visual impact.
LEED v5 and Embodied Carbon: What Metal Specs Must Address
LEED v5 prioritizes embodied carbon, requiring architects to rethink how steel and aluminum are specified, documented, and assessed across the building lifecycle.