Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), showcased its expansive portfolio of exterior building solutions at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026 (AIA26), which took place June 10-13 in San Diego. At booth #1627, architects and designers explored innovative stone, siding, trim and roofing materials and systems designed to support visually compelling, high-performing residential, multifamily and light commercial exteriors.
“Architects today are challenged to design spaces that are not only beautiful, but also resilient and built for long-term performance,” said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products. “At AIA26, we spotlighted how Westlake Royal Building Products helps design professionals bring those visions to life through our versatile, integrated exterior solutions.”
Featured displays and design inspiration throughout the booth included:
- Stone veneer products from Cultured Stone®, Eldorado Stone® and Dutch Quality Stone®, highlighting a range of textures, profiles and colors that enhance both contemporary and traditional architectural styles.
- Siding, trim and accessories from Celect® Cellular Composite Siding, TruExterior® poly-ash siding, Cedar Renditions™ aluminum siding, Versetta Stone® panelized stone siding, and Royal® Trim and Mouldings, demonstrating the versatility of mixed-material exterior design.
- Roofing solutions from DaVinci® Roofscapes, Unified Steel™, Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile and US Tile® Clay Roofing Products, offering weather-resilient systems in architecturally inspired profiles and colorways, along with cool roofing and energy-efficient performance benefits.
Beyond the product displays, Westlake Royal experts shared emerging design insights and digital tools aimed at helping architects and designers navigate evolving style preferences and material selection.
- 2026 Trends: In addition to showcasing the themes of Design Versatility, High-Performance Products & Materials and Innovative Industry Solutions throughout the booth, Westlake Royal experts highlighted TrendLine™, a data-driven digital experience designed to decode the shifting design preferences of the modern homeowner. The 2026 trend forecast revealed a pivot toward intentional design choices, favoring warm neutrals, natural textures and products that prioritize emotional well-being and structural resilience.
- AI Design Tool: Design Canvas™ is a new AI-powered visualization tool that allows architects, builders and homeowners to experiment with materials and palettes in real time, helping turn trends into buildable realities. Users can create an account to save and share their designs and generate a product summary that serves as a guide for sourcing the exact materials featured in their project.
For more information on the architectural solutions featured at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026, visit the company’s website.
About Westlake Royal Building Products™
Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc., a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is a leader throughout North America in the innovation, design and production of a broad and diverse range of exterior and interior building products, including Siding and Accessories, Trim and Mouldings, Roofing, Stone, Windows and Outdoor Living. Westlake Royal Building Products manufactures high quality, low maintenance products to meet the specifications and needs of building professionals, homeowners, architects, engineers and distributors, while providing stunning curb appeal with an unmatched array of colors, styles and accessories.
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