Wood has been in use as both a structural and decorative material for thousands of years. Ironically, the properties that make it perform heroically as a structural material—high flexural strength, ...

Form-hugging wood and stucco cladding, ubiquitous on Bay Area homes until recently, have a new contender: integrally colored cement fiberboards that European builders have favored as rain-screen ...

The manipulation and combination of materials are ongoing pursuits in architecture. This has not only broadened the possibilities for construction but also enabled the creation of distinctive shapes ...

A 71,000-sf elementary school was recently constructed in Erie, Colo.; Red Hawk Elementary was developed as an addition to the St. Vrain Valley School District. According to Ken Field, principal ...

Building their weekend house outside Little Washington, Va., led Bob Berry and Alejandro Cedeno to experiment with a cladding material unfamiliar to them — fiber cement. “I was concerned at the ...

Choosing the perfect siding for your home takes the right balance of durability, longevity, ease of maintenance, affordability and exceptional looks. Traditional siding products like wood, stone, ...

For buildings with wooden structural frames, a fire retardant skin can be used to reduce the rate of fire spread. Made of mineral fiber cement, these noncombustible panels can be installed as flashing ...

Cladding shapes your home’s look and shields it from the elements. The right material balances style, weather resistance, and upkeep. From fiber cement to reclaimed wood, each option offers unique ...

For the Golden Gate Bridge’s new welcome center, San Francisco-based Project Frog selected a fiber-cement cladding that was easily finished with the landmark’s signature color, while also offering the ...

The figure of Tithonus in Greek mythology offers a reflection on the paradox of permanence. In pleading with Zeus for immortality, he forgot to request eternal youth, resulting in a life of endless ...