LONDON (AP) — British authorities have announced an independent review into building regulations after new tests identified 82 apartment towers whose cladding system failed to meet fire safety tests ...

Besides providing external protection, natural ventilation, insulation and energy efficiency, the presence of façades enhances the building’s personality and character. Among the different types of ...

Over the last 12 years or so, I’ve devoted the majority of my professional work to designing stone cladding and glass/aluminum cladding systems, and I’ve seen plenty of errors that could have been ...

When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal. Among the ...

Slaughter and May has won a multi-million pound contract to advise the U.K. government on an intervention programme for buildings' external walls and cladding systems. The firm is set to receive up to ...

LONDON (AP) - British authorities have identified 82 buildings whose cladding failed to meet fire safety tests ordered after the west London tower fire last month that killed at least 80 people. The ...