Fibre Cement Architectural Facade Materials
The evolution of high-density fiber cement
Sponsored by EQUITONE facades
This course unfolds a comprehensive exploration into the history and evolution of high-density fiber cement, delving into its rich legacy and tracing its transformative journey in architectural design.
Photos courtesy of Equitone
EQUITONE is a through-colored facade material designed by and for architects. The high-density fiber cement panels are available in sizes up to 4x10’ and are offered in 5 textures and 60+ colors. With a life expectancy of over 50 years, EQUITONE is both beautiful and durable.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the history of fiber cement and architectural facades with fiber cement materials.
- Understand what through colored fiber cement cladding materials are, their most important characteristics, and how they can benefit the health of the building.
- Understand the general design possibilities with through colored fiber cement facade materials in ventilated rainscreen applications, and how they benefit the health of the building.
- Understand the material applications, fastening techniques, and function of the cladding.
