BUILDING ENVELOPE
cladding in Slate Grey for a design that matched the modern and minimal interior and complemented the home’s beautiful countryside location. The combination of the horizontal boards above the brick at the base and with vertical metal joins placed at intervals around the facade, provided them with the clean lines, modern appeal and low maintenance. We are also seeing the impact of biophilic design which is about connecting the built environment with the natural world to improve the occupants’ wellbeing in residential design. We conducted a study with homeowners about colour and found that there has been a signifi cant trend towards natural colours and that warm
Fibre cement cladding is a strong, versatile and sustainable material, developed so that it does not rot, rust, warp or crack
clay colours and earthy tones have become much more popular. Natural greens, grey brown, blue grey and sand yellow, for example, are increasingly appearing on exteriors. Manufacturers have refreshed their colour offerings to keep up to date with these changing tastes and lifestyles. Incorporating cladding into the facade is one way to introduce these. Introducing cladding can also ensure
proper ventilation for the home and help with energy effi ciency by providing an aesthetically pleasing and durable
barrier against the elements. Insulation isn’t meant to be exposed and isn’t attractive to the eye. Having a rainscreen cladding system on the exterior gives the facade a decorative fi nish while at the same time reducing condensation and humidity which could cause damage. A ventilated air cavity behind the cladding improves the durability of the exterior cladding material by keeping it dry. There is a great opportunity now for homeowners to seek out materials that provide the desired weatherproofi ng, ease of maintenance and energy effi ciency without sacrifi cing an attractive and striking look.
Lisa Grosse is brand manager at Cedral
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