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Feature section: Claddings
That first impression is all important and the choice of building cladding is a key component. However, claddings have a more serious role to play in keeping water out and allowing any that gets in to drain away and dry out.
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Feature section: Sustainable design
The shift towards sustainability in the built environment is irrevocable. While two major cities look to benchmark new development against green assessment tools, a stunning regional project aspires to the highest sustainability standards in design and function.