Material Acceleration: The Emergence, Evolution and Proliferation of Cladding Material

The explosion of new cladding materials could be traced to a number of causes: a trickling down of technology from other industries, the effort to do more with less, and the simple urge for novelty and innovation. As more products enter the marketplace, there's also a counterpoint, where traditional cladding materials are being manipulated and adapted for very specific needs. This session will look at emerging material developments ranging from glass to ultra-high-performance concrete. The unique design and supply chain challenges of introducing new materials and products to the facade system are also explored.