Technologies, Choices & Codes for Cladding in Today’s and Future Buildings
The exterior finish layer known as cladding is put in place to cover support structures and/or exter...
Choosing the Right Cladding
In today's world, each building must have an intelligent and responsive surface to survive. Cladding...
“Cladding Materials Should be Chosen Wisely”
Cladding forms the very first impression of any building and it is a crucial feature that not only p...
History of Cladding Materials
Alacquered wooden bowl dating back to 5000-4500 BC found at Hemudu, China is probably the oldest ref...
Future of Cladding Materials
The facade and cladding industry has gone through varied changes in the past decade. The constructio...
All about Stone Wall Cladding
The exterior elevation remains the first point of expression of style as it adds grandeur and elegan...
Glass for Fenestration & Cladding
Glass is a versatile material that has been used in architecture for a long time. It is due to its t...
The UAE Approach to Mitigate Façade Fire Risk in Tall Buildings
BACKGROUND There have been numerous fires involving buildings with combustible cladding not just in...
Façade Design and Cladding
The use of glass for a building façade has long been a preferred cladding for designers as a way of...
High-Rise Cladding and Glazing Systems
The cladding aims to withstand external weathering and offer durability and sustainability to the bu...
“GFRC is an Ideal Material for Building Envelopes”
What are the 4 key trends in exterior wall cladding? Cladding, besides decorative appeal, is bene...
“Kinematic Façades are the Future”
What are the 4 key trends in exterior wall cladding? Modern and innovative materials such as exte...
Exterior Cladding: Design Principles and Material Choices
Cladding is one of the most important elements which ensures that the exterior of a building is prot...
