Northstar Technologies Group Wins 2025 Best of Products Award for EXOSHELL Composite Wall System

Building Materials & Facades: Composites

Northstar Technologies Group is proud to announce that our EXOSHELL composite wall system has been selected as a Winner in The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2025 Best of Products Awards, under the Building Materials & Facades: Composites category.

This recognition highlights Northstar’s continued commitment to advancing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) innovation and delivering high-performance solutions that redefine building standards.

Award-Winning Innovation

The EXOSHELL system represents a breakthrough in modern building materials. Designed for lightweight performance and rapid deployment, EXOSHELL integrates a composite ballistic armor plate with a pultruded FRP frame, forming a high-strength wall structure that withstands demanding applications in modular construction, rapid-deployment shelters, and post-disaster recovery.

According to The Architect’s Newspaper:

“In the context of the housing crisis, this lightweight FRP wall system is a smart, pragmatic evolution in building technology.” — Anya Moryoussef

Recognized by Industry Leaders

Now in its 11th year, The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best of Products Awards honors manufacturers that push the boundaries of design, material science, and sustainability. This year’s jury of architects, designers, and building professionals selected EXOSHELL for its innovative composite formulation and potential to redefine performance standards across the construction industry.

The 2025 program emphasized the growing importance of sustainable materials and efficient resource use, spotlighting EXOSHELL as a forward-thinking solution that aligns with evolving global construction needs.

Advancing Composite Performance

This achievement reflects Northstar Technologies Group’s ongoing effort to push the boundaries of FRP composite performance through research, testing, and manufacturing excellence.

By merging advanced materials science with engineering precision, EXOSHELL demonstrates the potential of FRP systems to meet modern construction challenges with efficiency, durability, and sustainability.

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The Architect’s Newspaper – 2025 Best of Products Awards