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Welcome to the forefront of architectural innovation, where the imperative of sustainability intersects with the art of design. In the realm of modern architecture, the role of an architect transcends beyond creating visually appealing structures; it involves a conscious commitment to the planet. This blog introduces StoneCoat SMOOTH, a next generation limestone-based stucco material, engineered [...]

StoneCoat is Helping to Create a New Era in Sustainable Construction One of the fastest-growing coffee shop chains in the country, Dutch Bros Coffee is committed to sustainability, including in the construction of their stores. So when they were building two new stores in Texas and Oklahoma, StoneCoat helped them achieve their sustainability goals. Dutch [...]

StoneCoat Helps Quick-Service Restaurants Keep Construction on Schedule and Open On Time In the bustling world of quick-service restaurants, every minute of downtime counts. For two notable chains, Go Loco and Golden Chick, a construction hiccup threatened to delay the opening of two of their locations. However, with the help of StoneCoat, they were able [...]

Designers use StoneCoat to create the look of ancient ruins in a famed entertainment venue The designers who created the Rayleigh Underground entertainment venue wanted to create the look of an amphitheater carved deep into rock formations, set amongst ancient ruins. That’s a difficult look to pull off in Las Colinas, Texas. But they did [...]

Developer uses StoneCoat CARVE to recreate ancient Croatian architecture Step inside the chapel at Adriatica Croatian Village, and you’ll feel like you’re in a postcard bought in a tiny gift shop in one of the villages that cling to Croatia’s glimmering Dalmatian Coast. Rising out of the water, the chapel looks like it’s been [...]

For decades, builders have been using Portland-based cement to create the look of stucco on homes and businesses. And they have been putting up with a major flaw in the materials: its propensity to crack.  The reason they’ve been putting up with this flaw and all the problems that come with it – callbacks and [...]

The medieval stone construction found throughout Europe is a popular look for modern buildings in North America. But capturing that old-world architecture while still meeting contemporary construction standards and building performance needs is a challenge for builders, architects and developers. To achieve the building strength and height they wanted, medieval builders needed to make stone [...]

StoneCoat FUSION Accelerates Productivity, Saving Time & Money. In the construction industry, any way you can reduce costs and take time out of the process is money in your pocket. With razor-thin margins, labor shortages, and material availability issues, contractors will take any advantage they can get that still allows them to produce high-quality results. [...]

How StoneCoat is revolutionizing exterior insulation with FUSION In the last ten years, several technological advancements have been introduced to improve exterior insulation and energy-efficient wall systems, but none has been more significant than StoneCoat FUSION. An innovative new insulated sheathing product, StoneCoat FUSION helps builders create energy-efficient wall systems without the compromises of [...]

ClimateTech can refer to a broad range of technologies and innovations that aim to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These technologies may include renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, as well as energy storage, energy efficiency, decarbonization, carbon capture and sequestration, and other solutions that can help to mitigate [...]