Every so often a technological leap forward makes available to many what was previously accessible to few. The printing press to literacy. The assembly line to automobiles. And now, large format digital 3D printing to the design and construction of custom freeform building facades.

Welcome to Branch. Welcome to freeform facades for all.

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Imaginative. Distinct. An experience. A destination. A community landmark. Branch facades put buildings on the map.

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There is virtually no limit to facade design and each wall panel can be entirely unique to express an overall sculptural gesture across a facade.

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From fabrication and installation to long-term rainscreen performance, Branch facade systems raise the bar on efficiency to an all-new high.

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Architects embark on a journey of discovery with Branch designers, exploring never-before-seen facade possibilities for their project.

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Every so often a technological leap forward makes available to many what was previously accessible to few. The printing press to literacy. The assembly line to automobiles. And now, large format digital 3D printing to the design and construction of custom freeform building facades.

Welcome to Branch. Welcome to freeform facades for all.

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3. Aluminum Rainscreen Carrier System

The substructure to support the cladding panels, the carrier system consists of aluminum horizontal and vertical rails, brackets, and fasteners.

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1. Branch CompositeCore™ Structure

A digitally manufactured structure comprised of a 3D printed carbon fiber polymer matrix and robotically milled closed cell polyurethane foam insulation, Branch CompositeCore is mounted to exterior grade backer board and features an internal metal c-channel for reinforcement.

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2. GFRC Finish System

Highly durable and long-lasting glass Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) surface, available in 4 finish textures a protected with Sto Lotusan® coating.

BranchClad GFRC
ventilated rainscreen
facade system

Freeform design
with rainscreen performance
and superior durability

With BranchClad GFRC, you shape each panel as a standalone sculpture or achieve an overall sculptural gesture across a facade. BranchClad GFRC panels are exceptionally durable, featuring a Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) surface and protected by StoColor Lotusan®, a revolutionary hydrophobic coating by Sto, that helps keep panel surfaces pristine.

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3. Aluminum Rainscreen Carrier System

The substructure to support the cladding panels, the carrier system consists of aluminum horizontal and vertical rails, brackets, and fasteners.

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1. Branch CompositeCore™ Structure

A digitally manufactured structure comprised of a 3D printed carbon fiber polymer matrix and robotically milled closed cell polyurethane foam insulation, Branch CompositeCore is mounted to exterior grade backer board and features an internal metal c-channel for reinforcement.

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2. Sto® Finish System

Durable Sto finish system for a stucco-like appearance, consisting of BTS Plus Base Coat, Reinforcing Mesh, and textured finishes and coatings.

BranchClad STUCCO
ventilated rainscreen
facade system

Freeform design
meets rainscreen performance
with beautiful finishes

BranchClad Stucco lets you shape each panel as a standalone sculpture or to achieve an overall sculptural gesture across a facade. Durable BranchClad Stucco cladding panels most commonly feature Sto® architectural finishes, which come in the broadest range of surface textures and colors, further expanding your design possibilities.

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3. Framing and Weather Control Layers

As a prefabricated wall system, panels include cold formed metal framing, sheathing, the air and moisture barrier, continuous insulation (ci), metal sub-framing (if applicable), even fenestration framing.

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1. Branch CompositeCore™ Structure

A digitally manufactured structure comprised of a 3D printed carbon fiber polymer matrix and robotically milled closed cell polyurethane foam insulation, Branch CompositeCore is mounted to exterior grade backer board and features an internal metal c-channel for reinforcement.

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2. Beautiful Finishes

Choose from thousands of finish, color, and texture combinations with the Sto family of products, formulated to withstand the elements beautifully for decades.

StoPanel® 3DP
prefabricated
wall system

Powered by Branch Technology

Freeform design
meets a smarter form
of construction.

StoPanel prefabricated finished wall technology is changing how the building envelope is constructed. Consisting of all components in a wall assembly including sub-framing, StoPanel 3DP is fabricated and delivered by StoPanel's nationwide network of expert fabricator affiliates. In addition to the pinnacle of design freedom, StoPanel 3DP epitomizes speed, value, and quality. Branch is proud to power StoPanel's freeform capability.

BRANCHCLAD GFRC

Size
Maximum: 4x10' panel size
Panel Depth: 4-12”
Articulation
4-8”
3/4” GFRC thickness
Code Compliance
NFPA 285: Fire Propagation for Exterior
Wall Assemblies
ASTM E119: 1-Hour Fire Rating for
Building Construction and Materials
ASTM 947: Flexural Properties of Glass
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
R-6 per inch of thickness
Product Data Sheet

BRANCHCLAD Stucco

Maximum: 4x10' panel size
Panel Depth: 4-12”
8” maximum out of plane articulation
NFPA 285: Fire Propagation for Exterior
Wall Assemblies
ASTM E119: 1-Hour Fire Rating for
Building Construction and Materials
R-6.45 per inch of thickness
Product Data Sheet

StoPanel® 3DP

Maximum: 10x45’ panel size
Total System Thickness: 19” Nominal
8” maximum out of plane articulation
Fully tested system with all control layers:
AMB, UV resistant finish, continuous
insulation and watershedding
NFPA 285: Fire Propagation
ASTM E119: Fire Test of Building Materials
ASTM E330: Structural testing of finish
ASTM E331: Water Penetration testing of finish
NFPA 268: Ignitability of exterior wall
Product Data Sheet

BranchClad GFRC
ventilated rainscreen
facade system

Freeform design
with rainscreen performance
and superior durability

With BranchClad GFRC, you shape each panel as a standalone sculpture or achieve an overall sculptural gesture across a facade. BranchClad GFRC panels are exceptionally durable, featuring a Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) surface and protected by StoColor Lotusan®, a revolutionary hydrophobic coating by Sto, that helps keep panel surfaces pristine.

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3. Aluminum Rainscreen Carrier System

The substructure to support the cladding panels, the carrier system consists of aluminum horizontal and vertical rails, brackets, and fasteners.

1

1. Branch CompositeCore™ Structure

A digitally manufactured structure comprised of a 3D printed carbon fiber polymer matrix and robotically milled closed cell polyurethane foam insulation, Branch CompositeCore is mounted to exterior grade backer board and features an internal metal c-channel for reinforcement.

2

2. Sto® Finish System

Durable Sto finish system for a stucco-like appearance, consisting of BTS Plus Base Coat, Reinforcing Mesh, and textured finishes and coatings.

BranchClad STUCCO
ventilated rain screen
facade system

Freeform design
meets rain screen performance
with beautiful finishes

BranchClad Stucco lets you shape each panel as a standalone sculpture or to achieve an overall sculptural gesture across a facade. Durable BranchClad Stucco cladding panels most commonly feature Sto® architectural finishes, which come in the broadest range of surface textures and colors, further expanding your design possibilities.

3

3. Aluminum Rainscreen Carrier System

The substructure to support the cladding panels, the carrier system consists of aluminum horizontal and vertical rails, brackets, and fasteners.

1

1. Branch CompositeCore™ Structure

A digitally manufactured structure comprised of a 3D printed carbon fiber polymer matrix and robotically milled closed cell polyurethane foam insulation, Branch CompositeCore is mounted to exterior grade backer board and features an internal metal c-channel for reinforcement.

2

2. Sto® Finish System

Durable Sto finish system for a stucco-like appearance, consisting of BTS Plus Base Coat, Reinforcing Mesh, and textured finishes and coatings.

StoPanel® 3DP
prefabricated
wall system

Powered by Branch Technology

Freeform design meets a smarter form of construction.

StoPanel prefabricated finished wall technology is changing how the building envelope is constructed. Consisting of all components in a wall assembly including sub-framing, StoPanel 3DP is fabricated and delivered by StoPanel's nationwide network of expert fabricator affiliates. In addition to the pinnacle of design freedom, StoPanel 3DP epitomizes speed, value, and quality. Branch is proud to power StoPanel's freeform capability.

3

3. Framing and Weather Control Layers

As a prefabricated wall system, panels include cold formed metal framing, sheathing, the air and moisture barrier, continuous insulation (ci), metal sub-framing (if applicable), even fenestration framing.

1

1. Branch CompositeCore™ Structure

A digitally manufactured structure comprised of a 3D printed carbon fiber polymer matrix and robotically milled closed cell polyurethane foam insulation, Branch CompositeCore is mounted to exterior grade backer board and features an internal metal c-channel for reinforcement.

2

2. Beautiful Finishes

Choose from thousands of finish, color, and texture combinations with the Sto family of products, formulated to withstand the elements beautifully for decades.

BRANCHCLAD GFRC

Size
Maximum: 4x10' panel size
Panel Depth: 4-12”
Articulation
4-8”
3/4” GFRC thickness
Code Compliance
NFPA 285: Fire Propagation for Exterior
Wall Assemblies
ASTM E119: 1-Hour Fire Rating for
Building Construction and Materials
ASTM 947: Flexural Properties of Glass
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
R-6 per inch of thickness
Product Data Sheet

BRANCHCLAD STUCCO

Size
Maximum: 4x10' panel size
Panel Depth: 4-12”
Articulation
8” maximum out of plane articulation
Code Compliance
NFPA 285: Fire Propagation for Exterior
Wall Assemblies
ASTM E119: 1-Hour Fire Rating for
Building Construction and Materials
R-6.45 per inch of thickness
Product Data Sheet

StoPanel® 3DP

Size
Maximum: 10x45’ panel size
Total System Thickness: 19” Nominal
Articulation
8” maximum out of plane articulation
Code Compliance
Fully tested system with all control layers:
AMB, UV resistant finish, continuous
insulation and watershedding
NFPA 285: Fire Propagation
ASTM E119: Fire Test of Building Materials
ASTM E330: Structural testing of finish
ASTM E331: Water Penetration testing of finish
NFPA 268: Ignitability of exterior wall
Product Data Sheet

Design Freedom

Cost-effective and efficient process achieves unique, fully customizable, 3D exterior shapes

Resource Stewardship

C-Fab® produced exterior wall panels dramatically reduce waste both on and off the construction site

Large Format

Large format 3D printing enables the fabrication of large-scale architectural structures with unmatched strength to weight ratio and 20x less material

Lightweight

Dramatically reduced structural and shipping requirements compared to GFRC and other concrete cladding

Let your
imagination flow.

Waves, undulations, complex geometries. Branch works with you and your team to help realize your vision and supports you with intuitive 3D design tools to facilitate the design process.

Infinitely expressive.
Ultimate durability.

Virtually any color, from subtle earthtones to bold primaries. And your choice of surface, textured or smooth, matte or gloss, stonelike or stucco. The possibilities are endless.

Let your
imagination flow.

Waves, undulations, complex geometries. Branch works with you and your team to help realize your vision and supports you with intuitive 3D design tools to facilitate the design process.

Infinitely expressive.
Ultimate durability.

Virtually any color, from subtle earthtones to bold primaries. And your choice of surface, textured or smooth, matte or gloss, stonelike or stucco. The possibilities are endless.