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JEC Group unveils book on composites in architecture

09 Jun '17

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Courtesy: JEC Composite

JEC Group, a leading composite organisation in the world, promoting composite markets by providing global and local networking and information services, has announced the launch of the first ever book on the growing use of composites in architecture named “The Future of Building: The Growing Use of Composites in Construction and Architecture”.

Its 194 pages of information and 80 concrete examples demonstrate the advantages of composites like lightweight, durable, resistant to corrosion, inexpensive to maintain, flexible design etc.

Composites comply with standards required in the construction industry and, on top of their durability, offer the possibility of integrating certain functions and provide greater energy efficiency. One building that demonstrates the benefits of composites for the construction industry and that is presented in the book is the Institute of Sport. The complex design of the building’s façade was inspired by the body of an athlete. It was made possible thanks to the properties of fibreglass reinforced with polyester resin.

Australian architects David Karotkin and Michael V. Henderson were able to offset material costs with the savings composites provide as a result of their lightweight properties, off-site manufacture, ease of installation and low ongoing maintenance. The façade was completed in 12 weeks, from creating the unique MDF mould and 7.5 metres high composite panels to being fully installed.

Anne-Carole Barbarin, development director at JEC Group said, “This new book supports JEC Group’s strategy towards end users. Composite materials offer tremendous advantages for architects and designers and, for the first time, they are the subject of a book that demonstrates the performance of composites in the construction and furniture industries.” (GK)

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