Designing the Envelope: Choosing a ventilated facade pattern
Designing the Envelope: Choosing a ventilated facade pattern The pattern applied onto the opaque part of the building’s envelope has a significant impact on the overall building appearance. That is why cladding design requires a comprehensive and systematic approach in terms of […]
Cavity and joints in rainscreen systems
Cavity and joints in rainscreen systems The cavity The cavity in rainscreen facades emerged as a practical solution to hardships that Norwegian farmers faced; the double-leaf facades kept moisture out of barns, protecting their grain from molding. This approach they came up […]
Be safe and save – optimizing the thickness of rainscreen cladding panels
Be safe and save – optimizing the thickness of rainscreen cladding panels Building great, functional facades starts with optimizing the façade panels. The optimized thickness saves on cost for materials, as well as for the fixing system itself. It also makes for […]
BILDA and the 7Rs
BILDA and the seven R-s The cladding methods realized by The BILDA Team outsail all existing curtain wall methods. Most cladding systems are based on a set of standard aluminum extrusion profiles and basic fixing plates and dowels. Our vision was to […]
What is a rainscreen cladding system and what are its advantages?
What is a rainscreen cladding system and what are its advantages? The term “rainscreen cladding” refers to an additional outer layer, attached to the original façade of the building. It creates a double-wall construction, thus protecting the wall from water penetration and […]
Main differences between point-fixed facades and profile facade systems
Main differences between point-fixed facade and profile facade systems Architects, facade contractors, investors, and construction supervisors are getting increasingly aware of the advantages that profile facade systems can bring along for their projects. Anyway, there is still a significant gap in the […]
Innovative method for building insulation fixing
Innovative method for building insulation fixing thermal insulation set model Thermal insulation behind the building structure is a must. The standard method nowadays is fixing with plastic dowels to the walls. In case that the insulation is thicker, plastic dowels do not […]