Patent attributes
A building envelope system for providing a continuous air, water, vapor and thermal barrier about a building structure is provided. The building envelope system includes framing structurally connected to the building structure and at least one barrier panel attached to an outer face of the framing and providing an air, water, vapor and thermal barrier about the building structure. The at least one barrier panel includes a structural foam core and inner and outer facing sheets provided about the structural foam core. The at least one barrier panel provides structural support for an exterior facade system. The exterior façade system is attachable to the outer facing sheet of the at least one barrier panel such that the air, water, vapor and thermal barrier defined by the at least one barrier panel is maintained.