Inspired by experimental solar houses developed after the 1970s oil crisis, the Passive House certification emerged in the late 1980s as a response to growing concerns about energy efficiency and the ...

When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal. Among the ...

Natural slate cladding is gaining ground as a material of choice in contemporary architecture. Its unique combination of durability, low maintenance, and sustainable performance makes it particularly ...

Sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, this CPD will examine the considerations for specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems, including the material’s sustainable credentials, responsible sourcing ...

Promotion: Spanish brand Cupa Pizarras' Cupaclad slate-based cladding system features in four different patterns across the facade of this home, designed by architects Emaki Architects to harmonise ...

A new range of facade cladding tiles made of recycled PVC construction waste, designed by Dutch studios Overtreders W and Bureau SLA, has been used on a permanent building for the first time. Called ...