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Alucobond Plus Tilted Roof Helps Office Space Break The Traditional Commercial Mold

Gray Puksand, Peters Ice Cream Head Office, Australia, Alucobond Plus, Photography Peter Bennetts

Project Name:	Peters Ice Cream Head Office
Project Location:	Mulgrave, Australia
Alucobond Materials:	Alucobond® PLUS Dark Grey Metallic & Anthracite Grey
Architect:	Gray Puksand
Fabricator:	Alclad
Images:	Peter Bennetts

Completed in early 2016, the Peters Ice Cream 24,000 square foot Head Office breaks away from the traditional office space typology. Accommodating 180 staff members, the structure takes full advantage of the site and serves as a direct link to the Ice Cream Factory near by. Although only a single story in construction, the commercial space appears larger as it mimics the sloping landscape. The building, designed by Gray Puksand, was required to not only blend in with the company’s existing structures, but also its lush surroundings. (more…)

The Critical Importance Of Aluminum Composite Fire Performance On High-Rise Buildings

Olume Apartments, Arquitectonica, Keith Panel Systems, Alucobond Plus naturAL, LEED Silver Certification, Photography Daniel Lunghi Photograph by Daniel Lunghi

STATEMENT: The Grenfell Tower fire in London was an unimaginable tragedy and we send our deepest condolences to all who have been affected.Alucobond® manufactured by 3A Composites was not the cladding used on the Grenfell Tower.3A Composites understands the importance and essential role building materials play in fire safety. Alucobond®, on an international scale, is a responsible manufacturer that supports and endorses stringent building regulations and fire safety codes.Systems using Alucobond Plus by 3A Composites have successfully completed NFPA 285 multistory fire tests.Below you will find an in depth blog article on Aluminum Composite Fire Performance On High-Rise Buildings.

The fire performance of aluminum composite material (ACM) systems on the facade of a building is extremely critical now; recent global fire events have heightened the awareness of ACM creating concerns regarding occupant safety, as well as property loss. An ACM system’s ability to mitigate the risk caused by fire is increasingly important as innovative design-oriented goals of sustainability and energy efficiency requirements have emerged. The building envelope is now challenged to respond to the movement of heat, air, and water over the life of the building. As a result, ACM cladding systems must allow for this flexibility as well, adding to the complexity of the fire performance in the exterior wall assembly. (more…)