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Why our shading calculators are essential in smart façade design

Simon Hoyle — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:59:13 GMT

In this blog we look at the importance of understanding the functionality of sun shading systems in the design process, and how our Shading Calculators can help you gain more insight into how your design could work in real life.

Façades of the World: highlights of London’s Zak conference

Simon Hoyle — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 01:23:18 GMT

Image sourced from Zak World of Facades.

Insol was proud to be invited to the European edition, which took place in London on the 4th of October. It was an exciting opportunity to get to meet the most expert operators in façade engineering and talk about the innovations and challenges of our industry.

Kinetic Facades - design considerations

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:48:34 GMT

Image source: Institut du Monde Arabe

Getting the design of a kinetic façade right from the get go is paramount in creating a façade that will last and perform effectively. Without the appropriate considerations early on, you could be left with design issues and costly maintenance later on down the track. Take a look at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris which served as a lesson learned in the consequences of over-complicating a facade, and costly maintenance issues.

Kinetic facades - not just a striking feature

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:57:54 GMT

Image of kinetic artwork at Brisbane Airport sourced from ArchDaily.

In this blog we’re going to look at why kinetic facades are a phenomenal architectural feature that serve a broad practical purpose, all while maintaining a unique and striking aesthetic.

Insol bound for international facade conference

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 19:25:09 GMT

Zak are pioneers in promoting technologies in the areas of glass processing, facades and fenestration through various conferences and exhibitions. The conferences are by invitation only, meaning only delegates of the highest quality and relevance are invited.

Basic louvre care and maintenance

Simon Hoyle — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:24:02 GMT

Louvres are an easy to maintain facade solution that can achieve an architect's vision without compromising on functionality. However regular cleaning and maintenance is vital if you want to see their long-term benefits.

5 Questions to Ask About Aluminium Louvres for Solar Control

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 23:32:39 GMT

Nothing else has quite the same versatility, and aluminium louvres are here to stay as a crucial part of architecture. However, aluminium louvres can be a costly item on the schedule and justifying their existence can be difficult. It is important to ensure they are specified carefully for the most effective performance.

Perforated facades – aesthetics and practicality

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 22:12:14 GMT

Perforated facades have been around for over 100 years, and have grown in popularity for good reason. The use of perforated facades on a building bring many benefits, so they are definitely a worthwhile option to consider for your next project. Perforated facades have many different forms, whether it be mesh, materials other than metal or various patterns. This blog will look at the benefits of installing perforated facades, and how they can be used to personalise a building design.

We share some of our most iconic project designs

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 05:00:16 GMT

At Insol, we understand this – we love great designs too! Which is why we have made shop drawings available from some of our most iconic projects. We want to share our knowledge with you, and show you how we developed the projects we’re most proud of.

The question of wind noise on facades

greg@insolnz.co.nz (Greg Simmons) — Tue, 30 May 2017 20:39:37 GMT

In this blog, we look at how most structures that are exposed to wind will make some kind of wind-noise, and what measures can be taken to minimise this.