When FormaShape's (Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada) engineering manager Henry Czenczek approached Husky Energy, one of Canada's largest energy companies, his demonstration of the way fiberglass ...

Tactile Materials is an international company dedicated to the supply and production of customized metal cladding for architectural endeavors. The materials, finishes, and technologies developed by ...

It took just 90 minutes for fire to race up 20 storeys of the Grenfell Tower in June 2017, killing 72 people. Last month, a cigarette sparked a blaze that quickly jumped five floors of Melbourne's ...

Cladding is an essential element in architecture, combining functionality, technology, and aesthetics to protect and enhance buildings. Among the various materials available, such as stone, wood, and ...

Composites continue to make inroads in architecture and construction. At the 2017 American Institute of Architects (AIA, Washington, DC, US) exhibition and conference (Apr 27-29, Orlando, FL, US), the ...

These durable metal facade systems add weather protection and unique visual interest to exterior elevations. Read about new products by Chemetal, Alucobond, Banker Wire, Linetec, and Kaynemaile. This ...

Metal wall panel systems are often specified for commercial buildings, thanks to their strength and durability, but these construction mainstays are anything but basic. Today’s architectural metal ...

In a collaborative effort, Bcomp’s innovative flax fibre composites and Temca’s manufacturing expertise have been combined to create the cladding panels for the façade of the new Cité Scolaire ...