EXTERNAL ENVELOPE Versatility meets sustainability
Clean, classic, green, award-winning – what’s not to like about insulated render? Aliva UK’s Justin Price explains why it ticks all the boxes when it comes to modern facade design
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iven that more than a third of the heat in a building is lost through its walls, high-quality insulated
render that gives a stylish, contemporary finish is a serious consideration for any eco-friendly building project. Insulated render is hugely versatile. It can provide quality, individual looks for buildings across many sectors including retail, residential hospitality, leisure, and education. In Weston-super-Mare, a white insulated render and ceramic tile seamlessly reflected a building’s classic Art Deco beginnings whilst at the same time modernising tired 1980s conference facilities (pictured, right). The brief was to redevelop Weston College’s little-used conference facilities into an environmentally conscious educational centre.
Future proof
Insulated render fitted the bill perfectly. Its thermo credentials and design flexibility enabled View Architects to design an award-winning energy-conscious building that tied in with the rest of the building at the same time as future-proofing for generations of students. To achieve an Art Deco look, cut stone was the first choice for the building’s logo – however that amount of stone would have been too heavy. High performance rainscreen cladding was specified instead – a lighter product made entirely from natural materials to support the building’s eco-conscious design. The tile was cut with the logo ‘Winter Gardens’, linking the new entrance to the identity of the building.
Modernisation and refurbishment Another advantage to insulated render is that it is a cost-effective way to update buildings to meet current building and thermal value regulations, and provide better housing.
Thermal render helps reduce the cost of living for tenants, thereby addressing fuel poverty for vulnerable tenants, as well as reducing carbon emissions.
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Add to that its versatility – thanks to a huge palette of colours – it remains the preferred option for architects looking to update tired buildings cost-effectively. As well as being cost-effective, insulated render is also straightforward to apply – with expert supervision – and can keep its clean, good looks for years.
Insulated render can also be combined with brick slips to ensure the restored buildings stay true to their surroundings. In Salford, Greater Manchester, a 1960s tower block was transformed by HLP Architects thanks to a lightweight insulated render that created a modern aesthetic and thermal fabric for the building. The architect chose render in salmon
pink, plus blue smooth traditional and lightweight stock effect brick slips, to complement the existing brick structure and surrounding buildings. The result was a bright, modern finish that transformed the look of an ageing building into an exemplar for 21st Century high-rise living.
No limits
Insulated render can be installed quickly over large areas, and without height restrictions, which makes it ideal for taller buildings. It is also easy to install, allowing contractors to keep to tight schedules. A 12-storey high rise block in
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