More than skin deep

By Mark Taylor 2001-04-25T00:00:00

Multiple skin facades are the height of green respectability in mainland Europe, but UK architects and clients have been slower to understand their benefits. Since they can cost twice as much as conventional solutions, life cycle analysis can be the best way to convince sceptical clients.

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