Fiber Concrete / UHPC

Fiber Concrete Panels
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Material Overview:

Ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) is somewhat “new” to the façade rainscreen marketplace.  Taking advantage of various manufacturing approaches, there are a variety of UHPC or fiber concrete panels available.  The ability to achieve large format sizes, as well as a large range of finishes and custom capabilities, has quickly allowed fiber concrete panels to become very popular within the rainscreen design community.  

Design Considerations:

Fiber Concrete is produced in sheets or molds and then fabricated into finished panels.  Because of the manufacturing approach, fiber cement is often used as a material with “depth” and texture.  Panels often vary in color within individual panels.  Off-fall of material is a key design and fabrication consideration, so as to maximize the panel’s yield.  Both concealed and exposed, color-matched rivet systems are available.  Since many of the fiber concrete projects have strong visual texture, it is more common to select a concealed anchoring system.

Hci.11 System Use Caes

Wall Type: 
Stud
Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Cement
Fiber Concrete / UHPC
HPL Phenolic
Attachment Types: 
Exposed
ExposedRivet

Hci.10 System Use Cae

Wall Type: 
Concrete
Stud
Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Cement
Fiber Concrete / UHPC
HPL Phenolic
Attachment Types: 
Exposed
ExposedRivet

Vci 10 Fiber Concrete / UHPC

Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Concrete / UHPC

Vci 10 Use Case

Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Cement
Fiber Concrete / UHPC

A1.40 Concrete 3

Wall Type: 
Concrete
Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Concrete / UHPC
Attachment Types: 
Concealed

A1.40 Stud 3

Wall Type: 
Stud
Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Concrete / UHPC
Attachment Types: 
Concealed

Lehman College Nursing Education, Research, and Practice Center - Bronx, NY

Designed by Urbahn Architects, installation on the state-of-the-art Lehman College Nursing Education, Research & Practice Center (NERPC) is now underway. The 3-story building is situated on the campus mall, between the two iconic buildings - the Gothic Davis Hall and the Brutalist Carmen Hall. As a result, this complex location called for an innovative design. An ECO Cladding Vci.10 subframing system will be utilized for the installation of the UHPC panel rainscreen. The visible rivet, face-fastened system will provide a high-performance, non-combustible attachment approach for the ultra-high-performance concrete panels, allowing this installation to be both economical and time-saving.

For a project feature by the architect click here.

Image Credits: Urbahn Architects / HKS

Capital One Campus - Tysons Corner, VA

The Capital One Campus in Tysons Corner, VA, designed by HGA Architects in collaboration with Shalom Baranes Associates, is a striking addition to the region’s evolving skyline. Comprising a tower and podium structure, the corporate campus reflects Capital One’s forward-thinking identity through bold architecture and premium materials. The façade incorporates 43,000 square feet of Rieder FibreC UHPC panels, supported by ECO Cladding’s engineered bracket systems and the Eci slab-to-slab edge solution, ensuring robust performance and a clean, modern aesthetic. This landmark project helps define the urban fabric of Tysons while setting a new standard for high-rise corporate architecture

 

Vci 10 Fiber Concrete / UHPC

Cladding Materials: 
Fiber Concrete / UHPC

National Museum of African American History & Culture - Washington, DC National Mall

Lead designer David Adjaye and lead architect Philip Freelon, together with their architectural team Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup, won an international competition to design the National Museum of African American History & Culture. Their design involved an enveloping lattice which opens the building to exterior daylight, and can be modulated according to the season. This is one of many symbolic representations of the museum, which seeks to stimulate open dialogue about race and help promote reconciliation and healing. The view from this bold building serves as a reminder to visitors that the Museum is an inspiration, open to all as a place of meaning, memory, reflection, laughter, and hope. This design is also architecturally practical and sustainable. In 2018, the museum was officially awarded LEED Gold Certification. ECO Cladding’s Vci.40 concealed system was utilized for fiber concrete panels on this project.

For a project feature by the architect click here.

 

 

AVAILABLE SYSTEMS

Sigma Vci.10 Stainless Steel Cladding Support System

Sigma Vci.10 System

Panel sub-framing system with stainless steel Sigma wall brackets for visible rivet attachment for fiber cement, HPL, or fiber concrete panels. Rivet attachment guarantees high pull-out values and ease of installation.

Sigma Vci.40 Stainless Steel Cladding Support System

Sigma Vci.40 System

Panel sub-framing system with stainless steel Sigma wall brackets for panel attachment with concealed, undercut anchors for cement composite, ceramic, stone, HPL, and fiber concrete panels.

Sigma Hci.10 Stainless Steel Cladding Support System

Sigma Hci.10 System

Panel sub-framing system with stainless steel Sigma wall brackets for visible rivet attachment for fiber cement, HPL, or fiber concrete panels. Rivet attachment guarantees high pull-out values and ease of installation.

Sigma Hci.11 Stainless Steel Cladding Support System

Sigma Hci.11 System

Panel Subframing system that offers visible rivet fixing for fiber cement, HPL, or fiber concrete panels. Rivet attachment guarantees high pull-out values and ease of installation.

Alpha Eci.11 Rainscreen System

Alpha Eci.11 System

Panel Subframing system that offers visible rivet fixing for fiber cement, HPL, or fiber concrete panels using our Alpha E edge-to-edge wall bracket. Large spans can be achieved due to a solid supporting beam recess. Rivet attachment guarantees high pull-out values and ease of installation.

Alpha Eci.40 System

Alpha Eci.40 System

Panel Subframing system that offers panel attachment using concealed, undercut anchors for cement composite, ceramic, stone, HPL, and fiber concrete panels using our Alpha E edge-to-edge wall bracket. Large spans can be achieved due to a solid supporting beam recess.

Recent Projects

Designed by Urbahn Architects, installation on the state-of-the-art Lehman College Nursing ...Read More
The Capital One Campus in Tysons Corner, VA, designed by HGA Architects in collaboration with ...Read More
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