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8/3/2021

Designing for Wellness: The Process Behind Healthcare Architecture

Healthcare is in an almost constant state of growth and development, far more than many other sectors. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the need for purpose-built health facilities is also growing. How does one design facilities for healthcare?

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7/29/2021

A Beautiful Tribute to a Painful Past

The Peace and Justice Memorial Center is part of the Lynching Memorial to Peace and Justice Park and Pavilion complex which serves as a National Memorial to victims of lynching.

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7/6/2021

Texture in Architecture

The Texture in Architecture course is aimed at architects and designers of all levels. It explores the foundations of texture in natural systems, and architectural history. It discusses textural approaches to the facades of buildings and EQUITONE's own cladding materials.

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High Density or Medium Density?

What is the difference between high denisty (HD) and medium density (MD) fiber cement?

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Dream in Natural Hues

Fiber cement façade materials are typically chosen for their raw, natural, classic, and understated appearance.

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3D Modular Facade Reclad with EQUITONE for the Hong Kong Museum of Art

EQUITONE [tectiva] was chosen to create bespoke 3D modular panels for the reclad of the Hong Kong Museum of Art. The approach provided a stunning new and modern facade to the harbour-side museum.

Tags 3D modular refit retrofit reclad tectiva equitone inspiration facade cladding facade installation facade design

MOSM Canoe Centre with EQUITONE, finalist Building of the Year 2021

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.

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Experimental construction using recycled fibre cement panels

Following on from the concepts of grey energy and resource conservation, recycled sauna benches, old industrial cast glass panels and EQUITONE fibre cement panels (previously known as Eternit panels) were used for the façade of an innovative pilot research project in the Kronsberg World Exhibition district of Hanover.

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What to think about when renovating the facade of educational buildings?

School buildings impose specific demands on architects and planners. Besides safety and resistance, they also need to create a positive environment for young people to learn and develop. And all that with a minimal ecological footprint. Equitone helps you meet these requirements.

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14 EQUITONE projects nominated for Building of the Year 2021 awards

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

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3 EQUITONE projects nominated for Architizer A+Awards

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.

Inspired by Nature

How much can facade design be inspired by the surrounding environment?

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ISO 14001

Why is ISO 14001 important for you when choosing your façade material?

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Bristol Business School

Stride Treglown reveal insights on their design and build of the impressive Bristol Business School. The report features Andrew Kingdon and Nicholas Morris from Stride Treglown , providing insight into their design and build of the impressive Bristol Business School.

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