The Challenge

Developments in the material technology applicable to external cladding of buildings continue to expand at a rapid pace. Such developments place high demands on the skills of architects and designers to utilise new materials and concepts.

It is vitally important that manufacturers who supply the construction market rise to these challenges and, more importantly, ensure that the materials, products and systems supplied meet and exceed the expectations of the most demanding clients. Understanding the total system performance and guaranteeing durability are key aspects of design if the quality of the system is to be preserved during the life cycle of the building.

Clients' expectations for innovative buildings with the back-up of proven and reliable technology, continues to dictate the design ethos with Pilkington Architectural applies to the Pilkington Planar™ system.