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Composite

Composite materials in architecture consist of layered panels, typically aluminum or similar metals bonded to a core such as polyethylene or fire-retardant polymers, forming lightweight, rigid sheets for cladding. Examples like Reynobond and Alucobond provide durable, flat surfaces with up to 30% recycled content in some formulations.

Used primarily for exterior and interior facades in innovation centers, landmarks, and museums, often paired with glass and steel. Enables large-scale, curved panels with high strength-to-weight ratios for modern envelope designs.

Cradle-to-gate EPDs indicate significant embodied carbon from aluminum production and core polymers; recycling credits in module D offset up to 30% in reusable formulations. Fire-retardant variants may increase emissions compared to standard cores.

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