The facade can account for up to 30% of a building’s embodied carbon footprint. In the face of climate change, future facades will need to not only deliver iconic aesthetics and weather protection but also drastically reduce the carbon footprint of the structure throughout its entire life cycle. Specifying sustainable facade materials is a crucial first step in accomplishing this objective.
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8 Factors to Consider When Evaluating Bonded Laminates
Make an informed decision when selecting bonded laminates for your cladding project. Here’s a comprehensive checklist of 8 key factors you need to consider.
Kaiteki is so much more than just a word: Q&A with Mr Hee Kok Koon of ALPOLIC™ by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd Singapore
Kaiteki is not just a word, it’s a spirit and a philosophy that we live by every day and that guides us in working towards making our future world a better place.
8 factors when choosing the right Aluminium Cladding Material for your building
A checklist of various factors Strata Managers must consider when choosing the right aluminium cladding material for their building.
Recladding a Building: 8 factors Strata Managers should consider before starting the process
A comprehensive list of key factors Strata Managers need to consider before recladding a building to achieve excellent long-term results.
A warranty for sustainability: ALPOLIC™ NC/A1
When ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 was released in Australia four years ago, it immediately became a game changer in the non-combustible cladding space. Designed and manufactured specifically for the Australian market by ALPOLIC™ by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd in close collaboration with Network Architectural, the product set new standards when it comes to quality and life expectancy.
Cladding: Steps to Provide Greater Protection – Webinar with Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA)
In this tell-all session hosted by the Australian Apartment Advocacy, AAA CEO Sam Reece chats with industry experts, Peter Hofstetter of CERTIS and Clint Gavin of Network Architectural, about the hidden traps that many apartment owners are facing within the cladding sector.
A Strata Manager’s Introduction to Recladding Multi-Residential Buildings
An introduction to recladding for “Class 2” multi-residential building for Strata Managers who are concerned about the compliance state of their current cladding materials.
A Deep Dive Into Recladding: What is it and When Do You Need It?
An all-inclusive guide to recladding that takes a deep dive into what recladding is and when recladding may be appropriate or required by Australian law.
Cladding Products Warranties: 6 Important Questions You Need to Ask
Architectural cladding products are commonly used in building and construction projects to provide a protective layer over the material underneath. The most important decision comes down to selecting which cladding product is right for your project.