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Rethinking the building envelope: Incorporating rigid air barriers as the foundation of modern facade design

In Australian, new approaches to facade design are needed to meet strict demands for weather and airtightness, energy efficiency, resilience and fire protection. Rigid air barriers have emerged as the foundational component for the facades of the future.

Architecture & Design Team
Architecture & Design Team

28 May 2020 1m read View Author

In Australia, new buildings are pushing the limits of architectural complexity, heights and beauty. New approaches to facade design are needed to meet strict demands for weather and airtightness, energy efficiency, resilience and fire protection. Rigid air barriers have emerged as the foundational component for the facades of the future.

Download this whitepaper for the full story on how rigid air barriers can be incorporated into high-performing facades, withstanding the most challenging of weather conditions.

Rethinking the building envelope: Incorporating rigid air barriers as the foundation of modern facade design
Rethinking the building envelope: Incorporating rigid air barriers as the foundation of modern facade design

In Australia, new buildings are pushing the limits of architectural complexity, heights and beauty. New approaches to facade design are needed to meet strict demands for weather and airtightness, energy efficiency, resilience and fire protection. Rigid air barriers have emerged as the foundational component for the facades of the future.

Download this whitepaper for the full story on how rigid air barriers can be incorporated into high-performing facades, withstanding the most challenging of weather conditions.

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