Resources
Resources and guides
Here you will find articles, technical files, and documentation on our products and various topics of interest in the field of building facades.
Miscellaneous
Glass facades: solutions and variations available to architects
Glass facades refer to architectural envelopes composed of glass installed on a frame. This article explains their principles, advantages, main product families—curtain walls, commercial windows, and Multifaçades hybrid systems—as well as several concrete examples created by STEKAR.
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Miscellaneous
Understanding Glass Cladding: An Expert Guide for Architects
Glass cladding refers to non-load-bearing glass cladding used in modern facades. This guide explores how the glass panels that create the cladding work, their advantages, limitations, and alternatives, to help architects design buildings that are attractive, high-performing, and sustainable.
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Complete guide to prefabricated facades: modules, concrete, and performance
Prefabrication is redefining modern construction. By combining performance, speed, and sustainability, prefabricated walls and facades enable faster construction with less disruption and controlled quality. A forward-looking solution for more efficient and sustainable cities.
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Multifaçades
Pressure-balanced facade system: functions & principles
A pressure-balanced facade system creates a ventilated cavity between the cladding and the load-bearing wall to equalize air pressures. This design prevents water from penetrating the envelope and ensures long-lasting watertightness. STEKAR applies this principle to its prefabricated facades, guaranteeing performance, strength, and durability, even in the most demanding climatic conditions.
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Miscellaneous
Quebec architecture: history, evolution, and modern projects
Quebec architecture tells the story of a region shaped by climate, culture, and innovation. From the sloping roofs of New France to today's glass facades, discover how Quebec combines tradition, energy efficiency, and sustainable design in its iconic projects.
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Multifaçades
Understand Facade Cladding With Definitions, Projects & Ideas
If a building were a person, its cladding would be the skin—protective, expressive, and endlessly diverse. Modern façade cladding is more than an outer shell; it is a technical and aesthetic system that delivers energy efficiency, comfort, and design distinction. From the transparency of curtain walls to the flexibility of multifaçade systems and the transformative power of retrofits, cladding defines how architecture interacts with its environment while reflecting creativity and innovation.
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Miscellaneous
25 Building Envelope Examples: Façade Cladding Ideas
Like a painter or musician, architects compose with the building envelope. Discover inspiring façade ideas and more than twenty STEKAR projects featuring multi-facades and curtain walls.
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Multifaçades
Building Envelope Construction: Definition, Types and Details
A curtain wall building envelope illustrates the importance of this system in contemporary architecture. Consisting of glass modules covering large areas, it acts as an effective barrier against the elements while allowing natural light to enter. This design highlights the fundamental role of the envelope: to protect, control and embellish, while offering a balance between energy efficiency, interior comfort and architectural expression.
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Multifaçades
Building Façade Renovation: Challenges, Approach & Results
Building façade renovation goes far beyond refreshing a building’s look. It’s a precise, technical process that upgrades the envelope for better thermal, acoustic, and functional performance, while meeting heritage and regulatory requirements. This article explores the unique challenges of these projects, STEKAR’s precise and adaptable approach, and measurable results from real projects like Sheraton Laval, Condos Théâtre Snowdon, and Ébénisteries Beaubois.
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Retrofits
Retrofit Construction : Understand This Project Type
Retrofit construction is reshaping Canada’s cities. By upgrading building envelopes—especially façades—it improves energy performance, reduces emissions, and preserves architectural value, all while extending building life. With up to 60% energy loss reduction and 70% fewer GHG emissions, it’s a smart, sustainable solution for both new and ageing urban spaces.
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Expertise & Collaboration
Ventilated Façade: Definition, Advantages and Components
A ventilated façade is a modern cladding system that combines beauty and performance. By adding an exterior skin over insulated walls with an air gap, it improves energy efficiency, reduces noise, protects against weather, and offers endless design possibilities—making it a top choice for both new builds and retrofits.
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Multifaçades
10 Curtain Wall Architecture Project Inspirations
Discover 10 stunning curtain wall projects in Quebec by Stekar, showcasing innovative designs, energy performance, and creative façade solutions for modern architecture.
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Multifaçades
The Multifaçades: Everything You Need to Know
Multifaçades is STEKAR’s advanced rainscreen cladding system, designed for both new construction and retrofit projects. It combines thermal and acoustic performance, flush-integrated glazing, and unmatched design flexibility. Fully compliant with North American building codes, it offers a high-performance, durable alternative to traditional curtain walls.
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Miscellaneous
What is a building code?
Building codes are more than just formalities. They guarantee the safety, durability and quality of construction. Discover their origins, their essential role in construction projects and the major trends shaping them today.
Curtain walls
Understanding curtain walls from A to Z
Curtain walls redefine modern architecture—offering sleek aesthetics, natural light, and high energy performance. This guide explores how they work, their benefits and limitations, and why they’re a top choice for today’s most ambitious building projects.
Multifaçades
How to maximize energy efficiency despite a thermopane not aligned with the insulation
Maximizing the energy efficiency of facades is still possible, even with glazing that is not aligned with the insulation. Discover concrete technical strategies for improving thermal performance and avoiding condensation, while respecting architectural aesthetics.
Documentation
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