Articles: Explore the beauty and benefits of ventilated facade architecture

For Floriade 2012, the largest Horticultural Expo in the world, an impressive building was created by Jo Coenen Architects & Urbanists (JCAU).

EQUITONE presents [lunara], its new façade material directly inspired by space.

For its new range called [lunara], EQUITONE was directly inspired by its environment - both on Earth and, especially, in space. The main objective here is to meet the future aesthetic and technical expectations of the sector.

The nominees for the Architizer A+Awards have been announced, and voting is open through 25 June 2021. Reputable judges narrowed down the thousands of entries to five finalists in the different categories and it’s up to the public vote to select the best of the best. Amongst the finalists, three projects incorporated EQUITONE as a building material.

The choice of the material of the substructure shouldn’t be made at random. The good performance of the façade depends on it.

The attachment mechanism is much more than just a functional detail. It offers additional design possibilities, whether you want it visible or not.

Security is your priority? So, trust Equitone. All our façade panels exceed fire protection requirements, regardless of the size of the building.

In the following, we will go into more detail about the significance behind the EN 13501-1 fire classification in order to give you a clear picture of this standard in relation to our façade panels .

Fire protection certificates and fire protection plans are an increasingly important part of every building application.

No need to create our products in 3D to convince your customers they’re the right choice anymore. BIM Object allows you to digitally model your projects in a jiffy.

Fire classification for cladding materials is changing. While the facades industry expects and welcomes more stringent laws on materials, we look at what the current classifications means when specifying materials on High rise and High Risk buildings...

EQUITONE combines architectural quality with stringent technical requirements to protect sensitive goods in an army warehouse.

Why is an EPD powerful when choosing a material in your facade design?

Which buildings inspire the architectural profession most? Every year, ArchDaily searches for Buildings of the Year in 15 categories. The MOSM Canoe Training Centre in Tychy, Poland, featuring EQUITONE [linea] and EQUITONE [pictura] in its facade, is one of 75 finalists. But the final winner will depend on your vote! Voting is open until 18 February 2021, so be quick.

14 projects using EQUITONE have been nominated for the ArchDaily Building of the Year awards. We gladly present them to you.