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Umicore Building For Umicore Precious Metals Refining In Hoboken, Belgium, Conix Architects
Umicore Building For Umicore Precious Metals Refining In Hoboken, Belgium, Conix Architects
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Material of interest: Hybrid or composite materials
Material used: Zinc panels
Properties of material: Zinc Panels are used to clad both the wall and roof systems. This material is naturally occurring and very abundant. In addition, this material can be reused, in the case that the panels are removed or once they are replaced.
Soccer City Stadium, Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners, Populous
Soccer City Stadium, Boogertman Urban Edge & Partners, Populous
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Cement panels.
Material used: FibreC Exterior Concrete Skin 13.
Properties of material: Layers of glassfibre in a concrete matrix; Highly stressable “slim” concrete (8 to 13mm thick); No steel reinforcement, lightweight, high flexural strength; Pure organic substances: 95% consists of sand, concrete, glass fibers; Over 50 year life span; 55% recycled material, 100% recyclable