Category Archives: facades

How ALPOLIC™ Became the National Standard for Toyota Dealerships

Toyota’s nationwide brand consistency relies on materials that look flawless, perform reliably and meet strict compliance standards. This article explores why ALPOLIC™ has been Toyota’s trusted façade and signage solution for more than two decades, and how its durability, colour stability and technical support have cemented it as the national standard across TMCA dealerships.

Sustainability eBook 2025

Australia’s leading sustainability projects continue to show how thoughtful design, material choice and lifecycle thinking shape the built environment. This year’s Sustainability Awards shortlist highlighted standout projects that balance performance, environmental responsibility and a strong connection to place.

Understanding Facade Warranties: What Designers Should Ask Before Specifying Cladding

Warranties are often overlooked until problems arise, but they are one of the most important safeguards in façade specification. This white paper helps designers understand what is really covered, what is not, and the right questions to ask before signing off. Learn how to assess warranty terms, minimise project risk and protect long-term façade performance.

A declaration is a disclosure, not a sustainability guarantee: Network Architectural debunks the EPD myth

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are invaluable for transparency, but they don’t automatically make a product sustainable. As Llewellyn Regler explains, EPDs are disclosure tools, not guarantees. This article unpacks the myth, showing why specifiers must look beyond the label to durability, maintenance, lifecycle cost and embodied carbon to achieve genuinely sustainable outcomes.

Specifying sustainable aluminium: Understanding the real environmental footprint of façade materials with LCA

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is fast becoming a must-have for architects navigating embodied carbon caps and stricter procurement standards. Yet, not all aluminium cladding is created equal. In this article, we break down how LCA helps specifiers cut through assumptions, compare Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and make sustainable, evidence-based design choices with confidence.

Zero-carbon aluminium: Distant dream or inevitable reality? Network Architectural weighs in

Is zero-carbon aluminium a distant dream or an inevitable reality? Advances in recycling, renewable energy, and smelting technologies mean the shift is closer than ever. Steven Fraser of Network Architectural explores how specifiers, architects, and builders can drive change today, shaping a more sustainable future for aluminium in construction.

Recladding for Safety and Style: ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 Transforms Top Ryde Residential Tower

When fire safety compliance prompted the recladding of multiple residential towers at Top Ryde, ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 was chosen for its DtS non-combustibility, seamless colour matching, and long-term durability. Backed by Network Architectural’s expert support, the result is a safe, striking façade upgrade that delivered on performance, aesthetics, and peace of mind.

The Cladding Conversation: Facade Engineers Shouldn’t be an Afterthought

In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, Total Building Engineering Solutions’ Mario Mey and Network Architectural’s Llewellyn Regler explore why engaging Facade Engineers early in a project is essential—not optional. From fire safety and waterproofing to the benefits of using ALPOLIC™ cladding, they discuss the evolving cladding landscape, the impact of the DBP Act, and the future of safe, high-performing facades.