By Michael P. Walsh, Vice President, Elevator Construction Consultants (ECC)For decades, elevators have been…

In the wake of the pandemic, we’ve seen a fundamental shift in how cities use space. Commercial tenants are prioritizing quality over quantity, leaving older office buildings underoccupied and underutilized. At the same time, an increase in healthcare investment and technological advancements have led to a surge life sciences growth across the nation. These two trends have set the stage for an unconventional solution: converting office buildings into lab space.

In this episode of Ask the Expert, Michael Signorile, Exterior Envelope Supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, explores the future of building façades, from design reviews to advanced technologies like BIPV and electrochromic glass, offering strategies to achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and visually striking results.