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Foster + Partners tops out Shenzhen skyscraper inspired by rock formations and paper folding

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Image credit: zhangchao via Foster + Partners Externally, the tower is clad in glass and stainless steel, the result of an “iterative modeling process to minimize the energy consumption of active systems by carefully balancing solar shading, daylight and thermal loads,” according to the team.

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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding: Combining Geometric Layouts and Efficient Design

ArchDaily

Among the protective measures available, cladding systems are exterior coverings that integrate varying textures, colors and finishes, allowing for customization and creative expression, while also providing weather resistance and thermal performance. SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA.

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CupaClad's natural slate rainscreen cladding system aims to improve facade design for the elements

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CupaClad , a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has launched a new product that promises to improve the world of architectural cladding with its Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding System.

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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

ArchDaily

Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. Image © Héctor Santos-Diéz Moving towards modernity implies questioning established concepts.

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From New Buildings to Retrofit Projects: Solar Facade Systems for a Circular and Low-Carbon Architecture

ArchDaily

The momentum in this transition has motivated the development of new technologies, such as SolarLab facade systems , that challenge the preconceived idea of what a solar panel looks like and where it can be installed. Copenhagen International School Nordhavn / C.F. Read more »

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Cupa Pizarras creates facade cladding system made from natural slate

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Promotion: Spanish company Cupa Pizarras has developed Cupaclad, a facade cladding system made from slate that aims to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional exterior finishes. An additional 24 processing plants handle the slate and ensure it is ready for application.

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SHoP's 111 West 57th Street supertall tower is one important step closer to completion

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The exterior is defined by a stepped design that tapers along the south-facing facade as it reaches ever skyward to create a dramatic visual statement in combination with an east-west oriented terra cotta pilaster cladding system and a 300-foot decorative steel crown. Video courtesy of SHoP Architects.

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