An Architect's Guide to Specifying Cladding for Schools
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Australian schools are under growing pressure to expand, with enrolments forecast to surge by 650,000 students by 2026
Meeting this demand requires more than just rapid construction; it demands buildings that are safe, durable and supportive of learning. Prefabrication is emerging as a key solution, with facade systems central to delivering functional, high-performing and aesthetically striking educational facilities.
The specification of prefabricated facades for schools requires careful balancing of compliance, performance and design expression. HVG Facades provides a suite of non-combustible, prefabrication-ready cladding systems that allow designers to meet this challenge, offering durable, certified materials suited to the particular demands of school infrastructure.
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