Dow Building Science
Inspire the futurescape
Dow has the next-generation materials needed to help customers create this new “futurescape.” By melding our advanced science with the design ingenuity of our customers, we are bringing a whole new way of thinking to the built environment, including:
- Breakthrough innovations to promote sustainable building – including sealant cartridges that use recycled plastic made from post-consumer recycled resin pellets and the world’s first-ever carbon-neutral façade program for silicones.
- Proven technologies that work to solve real-world challenges – such as higher-design-strength silicone, blast-resistant and protective glazing solutions, frameless glazing balustrades, and crystal-clear silicone solutions.
- Local technical expertise and streamlined processes to save customers time, effort and money – including digital tools to enhance customer productivity.
- Solutions developed specific to the retrofitting market – an often “greener” option than new construction.
Carbon-Neutral Façade Program
Key features of the program include:
- Verification according to PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality standard.
- Project-specific, volume-dependent certificates.
- Contribution towards getting additional green building certification points – such as LEED, SGBC, DGNB, BREEAM and more.
- Carbon balance benefit over lifetime of sealed windows with insulating glass (IGUs) using silicone is >20x mitigated in use phase vs. production emissions.
Digital tools to enhance customer productivity
We’re enhancing the customer experience with digital tools – such as COnstruction OnLine (COOL) and Building Science Connect (not yet available in all regions) – that work in tandem across the whole end-to-end buyer journey. Building Science Connect enables easier browsing of our entire portfolio of technologies through a cityscape interface. COOL is a web-based tool for engineers, consultants and architects that simplifies project planning; facilitates information sharing, collaboration, and project planning; and enables easy access to Dow technical support. A submittal generator tool enables easy downloading and organizing of documents necessary to include Dow products in a project bid.
Dow has redefined possibilities with 50+ years of silicone success.
Discover how Dow can bring a whole new way of thinking to the built environment by working together.
Discover the latest DOWSIL™ Technologies from Dow Building Science.
Dow silicones improving energy efficiency, design freedom, occupant comfort and more.
“Tall” Tales: 7 Decades of Transforming City Skylines
See how Dow has enabled iconic and innovative designs in some of the world’s tallest buildings.
The Power and Potential of Silicon
Collaborating with system designers and material manufacturers to address high-performance building challenges, harnessing the power of silicon to create design-enabling and performance-enhancing materials.
Professional-Grade Hybrid Sealant
This hardworking sealant combination was created with contractors in mind - providing elasticity and paintability.
Fire Sealants & Fireproof Silicones
DOWSIL™ fire-rated sealants used to design fire systems that minimize risks to buildings and their occupants.
Air Barrier System
DOWSIL™ Silicone Air Barrier System protects the building envelope from air, water and vapor using water-based silicone technologies.
Restoration and Renovation
DOWSIL™ Silicone-Based construction materials feature weathersealing solutions for restoration challenges.
Get help fast for your next project with our easy-to-use tools for construction and design.
Submittal Generator Tool: Download and organize your submittal documents (available in N. America).
Submittal Resources: Find all the necessary documents for including our building products in your next project bid.
Technical Services: Meet specific project needs with a range of support unmatched in the industry.
Construction Calculators: Help simplify your construction planning and material specifications using these tools.
Case studies – Get inspired by our projects
Learn how silicone solutions are at work in some of the most innovative and celebrated buildings around the world. Check out our full list of construction case studies.
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