5 Building Design Ideas Every Builder Should Know

Written by Posted On Friday, 11 May 2018 00:26

As a builder or a commercial real estate property manager, it is important to be updated on the latest building trends. If you want to stay in the competition and be able to provide your clients with the top-quality latest designs, you must know what is the most up to date materials and styles available.

Building a commercial building or home takes more than just making the initial plan and project management. You need to be able to know what will work best in what situation and what trends are here to stay and which ones are going out with last year's news. By checking out these five building designs, you can make sure you’re in the know when it comes to all of your new construction projects.

Air and Moisture Resistant Building Wrap

One new upcoming trend is using a building wrap on homes and commercial buildings alike. Moisture can cause major damage to a home or commercial location by introducing mold and mildew. This can also lead to costly repairs due to the home keeping moisture in and rotting wood or other materials. By utilizing an air and moisture resistant building wrap, that can be reduced or stopped altogether.

Smoke Curtains

If you’re building a commercial location, one building addition you need to consider is installing smoke curtains. These can mean the difference in total loss of property and life, and minimal damage should a fire break out. These smoke curtains can drop down when a fire is going on and helps to keep it contained. These smoke curtains can be tweaked to fit any size area from a dumbwaiter to an atrium.

Slotted Drains

Traditional trench drains have been used for years but the new slotted drains are becoming more and more popular. These slotted drain options can help those in the brewery and food processing industry to benefit from safety and better drainage. These drains are sleeker in design and provide odor control better than traditional design drains. They are also more cost-effective as they do not require near as much maintenance or replacements as the past trench design does.

Accent Interior Design Options

An ever-popular trend in building design is having an accent wall in the room. Whether you want to accent a wall in your master bedroom or your office, stone accent walls are a great new option to choose from. These accent walls are beautiful and can add a sleek look or rugged accent to any wall art or man cave decorations you choose. These are a great selection to add to your construction options as well for your clients as these walls are quite popular in the home design industry.

Sustainable Building Envelope

The building envelope is the tangible piece between the inside and outside of the building. That building envelope is what protects your clients from the climate and elements of the outside weather, combined with an effective siding solution like fiber cement, vinyl, or exterior stone veneer. Going green has been a huge factor for building materials and it is becoming more and more consistent in the building envelope as well. Sustainable materials are being added and utilized so that every aspect of the home is eco-friendly. Each type of climate also has a building envelope that works well for that particular area and it is important that you keep updated on the changes that they are making.

Whether you’re building a brand new commercial structure or a home for a family, you need to keep updated on the latest building design ideas for 2018. Not only can you offer your expertise, you can also offer your clients the latest in making their home or office location environmentally friendly and more comfortable.

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Matt Lee

Matt Lee is an SEO and content marketing specialist serving building material manufacturers. He’s the founder of digital marketing agency, Lead Generation Experts, and Local SEO Course, Rise Up Local, that teaches business owners how to rank higher and get more leads through search engines.

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