CASE STUDY - Q4 Smales Farm

The Smales Farm facade louver system is a fantastic example of a tensioned facade that is both aesthetic and functional. It responds to its context with an aesthetic and functional passive solar design for today’s climate.

The timber is positioned on the cables with Ronstan cable clamps. Structural cables are a perfect choice where maximum strength and minimum diameter supports are required; the cables carefully engineered and tensioned to limit movement from wind loads.

TIMBER

Timber in architecture is the use of wood as a structural or aesthetic material in building construction Timber has been a traditional material used in construction for centuries, and has many advantages such as being lightweight, strong, and renewable. Timber can be used for a variety of applications, including flooring, walls, roofs, and furniture The use of timber in architecture is becoming increasingly popular due to its sustainability, energy efficiency, and versatility.

Steel is a modern material used in architecture and construction, and is becoming increasingly popular due to its strength and durability Steel has many advantages over other materials, including its resistance to fire, moisture, and rot Steel is also relatively lightweight and easy to work with. It can be used for a variety of applications including structural frames, exterior cladding, and bridges Steel is also environmentally friendly, as it can be recycled and reused multiple times.