Beyond the cladding systems considered in that study—those with climbing plants, felt layers, or substrate modules such as suspended planters—new ideas in habitat are growing with unlikely materials, ...

Mitrex is a specialist in high-performance building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems that combine solar generation and façade aesthetics. For the Taza Marketing Centre in Alberta, Canada, Mitrex ...

Architects at the San Francisco office of NBBJ were surprised to learn they couldn't use metal cladding to create the super high-tech aesthetic they envisioned for UC San Diego's new $57 million ...

For architects and specifiers, selecting the right cladding system is both a technical and creative act, connecting material science with architectural intent. More than simple visual envelopes, ...

Exterior cladding functions as the first layer of defense between a structure and environmental exposure”— Elwin ...