21/02/2017
Did you know that most of the energy is lost due to thermal bridges or lack of isolation? One of the best important solutions to avoid this energy waste is the improvement of cladding and roofing insulation. By improving the energy performance of your home, you save money, boost your home value and contribute to […]
07/02/2017
Rainscreen cladding is a system that has become one of the most efficient solution for construction envelope purposes. It provides numerous advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, avoiding thermal bridges and condensation problems. The rainscreen cladding system consists of a load bearing wall, a layer of insulation and a covering material fixed to […]
06/02/2017
Did you know one of the big six energy providers in the UK has just announced it will raise standard tariff electricity prices by 15% from 16 March, and gas prices by 4.8%? (You can read the full story at The Guardian). With the latest solutions in solar panels, and the energy prices constantly increasing, […]
01/02/2017
When building a roof for your home, a pitched roof is a common option, especially in climates that see a lot of rain throughout the year. But how can we change the classical notion of sloped roofs to help them earn a place in leading-edge architecture? These 10 examples will show you why pitched roofs are […]
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19/01/2017
it is one of the most representative places of Madrid, but this Renaissance-style building hides some secrets that many of us did not know until today. Do you want to uncover them all? 6 interesting things you did not know about the Metrópolis Building It took 4 years to build it, from 1907 to 1911. […]
16/01/2017
If there is one thing that characterizes Scotland and touches all its visitors, that is its natural surroundings and historical buildings, which still retain their original charm. So, as the world leader in natural slate, we are proud that our slates have been chosen to renovate one of these heritage buildings: the Renfrew Town Hall […]
12/01/2017
When choosing the materials for an architectural project, the architects usually look for the highest durability and the best appearance. BUT WHY DO ARCHITECTS CHOOSE CUPA PIZARRAS NATURAL SLATE? Consistency Unlike other brands, CUPA PIZARRAS produces and transforms its natural slate in its own quarries and processing plants, enabling them to offer any kind of […]
10/01/2017
CUPA PIZARRAS will participate in ARCHITECT@WORK to be held in London next Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 January. A must-see exhibition where we will show our latest innovations in the field of cladding: CUPACLAD®, our natural slate ventilated facade systems. Visit us at the Olympia London – National Hall (Hammersmith Road – Kensington, London) from […]
