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Sustainability certifications & compliance mean everything for your business. They demonstrate your commitment to environmental responsibility and social impact. Gain a competitive edge and build trust with stakeholders.

The facade can account for up to 30% of a buildings embodied carbon footprint. In the face of climate change, future facades will need to not only deliver iconic aesthetics and weather protection but also drastically reduce the carbon footprint of the structure throughout its entire life cycle. Specifying sustainable facade materials is a crucial first step in accomplishing this objective.

The Sustainability Summit features a pivotal session titled Why 10-Star Homes Will Become the Norm in Residential Design. But How to Get There? which will address a fundamental shift in the aspirations of homeowners and builders beyond the mandated 6-star energy rating stipulated by the National Construction Code.

Today’s focus is on those who need to replace their cladding with updated materials due to regulatory requirements, with a specific focus on Multi-Residential or Class 2 Strata Managers.

When a fire safety review for a large apartment complex in Canberra found that the cladding was unsafe and combustible, an independent evaluation of suitable replacement products was undertaken.

With Fairvale High School announced as one of ten NSW Ambassador Schools based on academic performance in 2022, it was also fitting for the high-performance durlum suspended ceiling system to be part of the school upgrade.

Just as the concept of sustainability has evolved over the years, so has the idea of environmental leadership. The sense of accountability across the architecture and design community has matured significantly; thoughtful ESG strategies are on the rise, decarbonisation efforts guide business strategies across the industry and the era of transparency has bid farewell to the years of greenwashing.

When Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 was released in Australia four years ago, it immediately became a game changer in the non-combustible cladding space. Designed and manufactured specifically for the Australian market by Mitsubishi in close collaboration with Network Architectural, the product set new standards when it comes to quality and life expectancy.

Cladding products are commonly used in building and construction projects to provide a protective layer over wall and roof surfaces. The most important decision comes down to selecting which cladding product is right for your project.

Mitsubishi ALPOLIC NC aluminium composite panels in Milk White and Charcoal finishes will replace the existing non-compliant cladding at the apartments.