Besides providing external protection, natural ventilation, insulation and energy efficiency, the presence of façades enhances the building’s personality and character. Among the different types of ...

Cladding systems have important functions in buildings. They can confer thermal insulation, protect internal spaces from the weather and–just as important–give the building a "face", improving its ...

The AJ’s Architects’ Working Details were first published in 1953. Originally written by Colin Boyne, they ran to a series of 15 classic black-bound volumes. After a long lull, the series was revived ...

Taiwan-based Heliartec is offering a BIPV solution for facades that can simulate natural wooden shapes and textures, while also also mimicking different kinds of textures from conventional building ...