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High Performance Building

Silicone-Powered Performance

Taking building performance to new heights

Searching for solutions and inspiration to address real-world needs in high-performance buildings? With more than seven decades of experience offering silicone-powered solutions, we can help you rise to the challenge in many ways.

How High Performance Building Solutions can help

50th Anniversary of Silicone Structural Glazing

In 1971, Dow pioneered four-sided silicone structural glazing (SSG), which helped define today’s beautiful city skylines. We continue to bring innovations to the market that not only continue to inspire architectural creativity, but also contribute to the overall sustainability of the built environment.

Productivity Improvements - Save time, effort and money on your construction projects with our solutions that help streamline processes, reduce waste, and save on production costs – all backed by local technical expertise and application assistance.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability – Discover innovative, energy-smart construction solutions including insulation, energy-saving façades, low-VOC protective coatings, smart windows, lighting and more – all to help you meet the objectives of LEED green certifications, BREEAM and other global sustainability initiatives.

Design Freedom – Connect with our dedicated team of in-house experts who can help ou create unique designs with solutions that enable greater aesthetics and functional achievements – all without compromising performance.

Proven Performance - Build with confidence by selecting durable, long-lasting and proven high-performance projects with global, consistent and reliable supply – all backed by our comprehensive technical service, on-call expertise and warranty.

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Enabling many of the world’s tallest buildings
Of the world’s tallest buildings, the large majority contain Dow silicones
improving energy efficiency, design freedom, occupant comfort and more.

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50+ years of silicone success
Learn how Dow has redefined possibilites

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The power and potential of Silicon

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Reaching for net zero

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New Innovations – Dow continues to lead in product/technology innovation

Smaller office building

Professional-grade hybrid sealant

This hardworking sealant combination was created with contractors in mind - providing elasticity and paintability.

Building constructed with the DOWSIL™ Silicone Air Barrier System

Build a Better Barrier™

The DOWSIL™ Silicone Air Barrier System protects the building envelope from air, water and vapor using water-based silicone technologies.

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DOWSIL™ Membranes System

Durable, flexible, seal out weather/air, and control vapor in ventilated façades, curtain walls and windows

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Solutions for safety

Silicone sealants used to design fire systems that minimize risks to buildings and their occupants.
 

 

Tools you can use

Get help fast for your next project with our easy-to-use tools for construction and design. Also, browse our full suite of design resources for silicone solutions.

New Submittal Generator Tool
Download and organize your submittal documents. (Available in N. America)

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Project Submittal Resources
Find all the necessary documents for including our high performance building products in your next project bid.
 

 

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. And, check out our full list of construction case studies.

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Caesar’s Palace Tower Las Vegas, Nevada

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