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ARCIS used on University of Colorado Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building

April 8, 2021

The new Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building at the University of Colorado was designed as a ‘Center of Gravity’ for the Aerospace Department and Gage Brothers manufactured the precast concrete that was used to build it. After exploring other materials, precast concrete was selected for this dynamic façade due to its flexible nature, its longevity and Read more…

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The Versatility and Durability of ARCIS Precast Panels

April 26, 2019

EnCon Colorado recently produced an ARCIS lightweight cladding precast system for a private data center project. It features thin prestressed panels of a high-performance concrete mix designed with architectural rainscreen features. Read the entire article in the Spring 2019 issue of Ascent magazine.

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ARCIS panels used as canvas in large-scale environmental artwork

August 21, 2017

Los Angeles-based architect and artist Mike Nesbit recently chose to use ARCIS precast panels – but not in their usual way. This article from the Omaha World-Herald details Nesbit’s use of ARCIS panels, not in construction, but as canvasses, for his art pop-up show called “Flood.” The panels, the largest of which measured 9 feet by Read more…

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12/16 Award Magazine: Building resilience – concrete proves to be a resource-efficient building material

January 4, 2017

ARCIS technology was featured in this December 2016 article in Award, the Canadian magazine for the architectural community. The article referenced the low weight and high durability of the ARCIS concrete rainscreen product and discussed availability of the panels with Jim McKay of Armtec, an AltusGroup precaster offering ARCIS in Canada.

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AltusGroup to highlight ARCIS ultra-thin precast concrete rainscreens at 2016 AIA Expo

May 11, 2016

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AltusGroup, a collaboration of innovation-focused, North American precasters, will showcase its latest innovations in precast, including ARCIS™ rainscreen technology, at the 2016 AIA Philadelphia Expo, May 19-21, 2016, at the Philadelphia Convention Center. AltusGroup (Booth #4015 – shared with founding member High Concrete) will exhibit its innovative ARCIS ultra-thin prestressed panels. ARCIS technology provides a Read more…

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ARCIS ultra-thin precast panels reduce cladding weight by nearly 90% while preserving the durability and aesthetics of concrete

April 22, 2016

ARCIS architectural panel, Atwater Place, Portland, Oregon

New license agreement with AltusGroup makes innovative technology available nationwide for first time thru North American producer base Boasting panel depths as thin as 0.75 inches (19mm), innovative ARCIS™ ultra-thin precast panels provide a versatile, lightweight architectural cladding option that offers the remarkable durability and versatile aesthetics of precast concrete. Project profiles, design resources and Read more…

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AltusGroup strikes exclusive deal to license innovative ARCIS ultra-thin prestressed panels across North America

March 31, 2016

AltusGroup, a partnership of 20 innovation-focused North American precasters – has entered into an exclusive technology and manufacturing agreement with ARCIS Corporation, Portland, Ore., to license the company’s patented ultra-thin presstressed panel and product technology. Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light, Durable Panels Boasting depths as thin as 0.625 inches (16mm) to 1.5 inches (37.5mm), ARCIS™ ultra-thin precast panels have Read more…

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