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041 _aeng
245 _aAJ Focus Theme: cladding
260 _c1988
350 _a0
490 _aArchitects` Journal
_vFocus July 1988 (Loan)
520 _aAn AJ Focus including a feature on cladding . Describes the use of cladding in two schemes: a shopping centre in Nantes, France and a research building at Stockley Park and explains the approach and philosophy behind one firm of architects` adoption of lightweight cladding. Examines the various cladding components available to architects today; outlines cladding characteristics of lightweight sheet and composite panels, giving drawn details of typical proprietary cladding systems and listing thermal and sound insulation of metal claddings; shows comparative costs for external cladding systems and provides details of relevant publications and trade associations. Concludes with an analysis of manufacturers of flat panel, profiled metal, traditional and rain screen cladding systems.
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
942 _n0
948 _c04/03/1997
999 _c11243
_d11243