MATERIALS
Laban Dance Centre, London. Herzog & de Meuron
Polycarbonate
Nest We Grow / Kengo Kuma & Associates + College of Environmental Design UC Berkeley
Yanakacho House By Chong Aehyang Architecture
Perforated Copper
Ballet Memphis / archimania
Bay / AFL Archiects
Copr
Corrigated Tin
Cloverdale749 / Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects Merge Architects
Canaberra Hotel / March
Studio
Reclaimed Timber
Yoga and Pilates
studio / MODA
QLD Emergency Operations Centre / Architectus
Crystal Houses / MVRDV
Glass Bricks
Stainless Steel Metal Pannel system
- Low maintenance
- Corrosion resistance
- 100% recycable into the same product with no reduction in quailty
- Should the lasttime of the building
-Possibly due to its high scrap value, the International Steel Forum found that 92% of steel used in architecture, building and construction is recaptured and recycled at the end of service. This is higher than other recyclable metals,
Walt Disney Concert Hall/ Frank Gehry
Blue Steel: MOCA by Farshid Moussavi in Cleveland, Ohio
Alumlinium
- Acts as a barrier, preventing the loss or gain of heat, leading to reduced energy usage for heating or cooling purposes
- lightweight, easy to install, and requires minimal maintenance
- finishes available include brushed, polished, anodized, and powdercoated, allowing you to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
- corrosion-resistant properties ensure that your building’s exterior remains in top condition for years to come
- Aluminium is the third most common element in the Earth’s crust.
- More than 55% of the world’s primary aluminium is produced using hydroelectric power (no CO2 emissions and renewable).
-Aluminium is infinitely recyclable with no loss of quality.
- Recycled aluminium requires only 5% of the energy used to produce primary aluminium.
- Aluminium used in building can be recycled up to 100%.
Titanic Belfast / Civic Arts and Todd Architects
Luma Arles tower / Frank Gehhry
Titanium
- Does not rust
- smooth and aesthetically pleasing barrier against all types of extreme weather events.
- Durable and lightweight
- Long Lifespan
- changes colour depending on weather and light conditons
Guggenheim Musem Bilbao / Frank Gehry
