Aluminium composite panels are becoming increasingly important in modern architecture worldwide. In Australia they are popular because, among other things, they conform to Australian fire regulations.…
Aluminium composite panels are becoming increasingly important in modern architecture worldwide. In Australia they are popular because, among other things, they conform to Australian fire regulations.…
To create a perfect facade, the architect and designer must combine several aspects harmoniously to create the best end-result. Cladding is an important aspect with which a structure “speaks” to onlookers. The way architects design the exterior of a structure gives a distinct impression about the type of businesses accommodated in the building. If it is a residential home, the exterior’s compatibility with the rest of the home tells the visitor something about the owner, even before entering the house.
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Many people, including Australians, have become environmentally conscious and expect architects and interior designers to use as much as possible environmental-friendly material when designing modern residential homes. To accommodate this, architects and designers increasingly use aluminium composite panels for indoor purposes. An aluminium panel is eco-friendly, easy to work with and blends beautifully in with other décor materials. Many experts in the field of house decoration describe the increasing use of aluminium panels as a transformation in the designing of residential interiors.…
For more than 5 decades, Alucobond has been at the forefront of the development of metal facades. Recently, it launched a new variation – the Alucobond FaceFastened system. In this article, we look at different application possibilities of this system which is now also available from Alucobond Australia.…
Because of the versatility of metal panels, architects are able to include them easily in modern architectural designs. The panels’ different characteristics enable architects to utilise them not only as cladding material, but also for various other purposes.…
Due to the weather conditions in Australia wall cladding is popular. It has been proven that walls last much longer if they are cladded with an extra layer of protection. Structures cladded with Alucobond Australia, for instance, last for decades.…
Around the world, people in the building industry regard Alucobond as one of the best aluminium composite panels available. However, few people know when and where the original sheets were developed or why, over the years, they have been regarded as the leading aluminium panels and cladding material.…
Architects have utilised aluminium facade panels for years already and in 2024 it is still just as popular. Because it is in many instances the “automatic” choice, designers and installers sometimes forget what benefits aluminium offers.…
Most architects and construction designers agree that cladding the outside of a structure has to be aesthetically pleasing, but, ideally, should also be functional. Although there is a diversity of materials to choose from, metal is, nowadays, the most popular choice.…
It has become the trend in Australia to add wall cladding to new and renovated homes to give them a “personality”. There are multiple materials available and we will provide a list of 10 of the top options in Australia.…