A pharmaceutical research center in an office park, a new middle school in a growing town, or a performing arts center in a big city. When designing an architectural building facade, the options are ...

Composites bring to architecture the same benefits that other sectors have already exploited. At 20 percent of the weight of stone or concrete cladding, a composite exterior can significantly reduce ...

Scientists in China have designed a solar self-insulated composite exterior wall panel, integrating a solar collector panel, PV panel, and insulation board. The proposed experimental setup has ...

Exterior panel facades depend on more than material selection. Thoughtful trim detailing can improve visual consistency, constructability, and long-term performance across modern wall assemblies.

The mix of natural stone shaped like jigsaw and plywood core makes the exterior walls of the house stand out. This is the house that designer Manmit Jabbal, director at Ikon Designs, has finished ...

Following a deadly residential tower fire in London, Australian authorities have been told an audit of high-rise buildings with cladding is needed to ensure the material is fire-retardant. While ...