Cladding and curtain walling. AJ Specification 03.2011
AJ Specification
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
AJ Specification
Abstract
Provides an overview which focuses on the implications of the amendments to Part L on facade design, touches on bomb-proofing and using robots in cladding fabrication and looks at new products. This article then goes on to look at three projects: Maidstone museum and Bentlif art gallery east wing (Hugh Broughton Architects), Telehouse west data centre Docklands (YRM) and New Brook buildings, central London (John Robertson Architects). Includes a Product Matrix section focussing on terracotta rainscreen cladding products.
Author
Mara, F.
Subjects
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
Publisher History
First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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