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Protect the future with aluminium facades


Simran Thiara from Sotech highlights the opportunities and reasons for building a ‘greener future’ with aluminium rainscreen cladding, as part of an environmentally- conscious approach to futureproofing buildings


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ustainability is no longer a mere buzzword; it’s a global imperative towards carbon neutral practices and the sustainable use of resources that transcends sectors. As we stand at the crossroads of architectural innovation and environmental consciousness, architects hold immense power to shape the world in which we live.


Rainscreen cladding: one sustainable solution Rainscreen cladding, in simple terms, is intended to be a weathe-resistant facade that protects the building from water damage. The systems are designed to allow


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adequate water drainage from rain and reduce the risk of long-term water damage within the building structure. Over time, rainscreen cladding has matured and has become an integral part of a building’s aesthetic appeal, with architects choosing from an incredible range of materials, finishes and panel profiles to create a unique and personal design. For a sports facility at Leeds Beckett University, PPC aluminium was used in flat and concave panels, and then contrasted against bold red etched anodised panels. In Kelaty House – a student accommodation and hotel in Wembley, London – perforated panels in anodised


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