Sustainable architecture

Sustainable architecture: low-impact projects and materials

Architecture and sustainability together to protect the environment. Today, the concept of sustainability is increasingly becoming part of the priorities of international governments and companies committed to creating eco-sustainable architectures to protect the environment and the planet that hosts us.

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Expanded metal and wire cloth interior design ideas

Expanded metal and wire cloth interior design ideas

Walls in wire mesh with an attractive design, false ceilings in aluminum or steel, furnishing accessories in copper or bronze: with expanded metal and wire mesh, everything is possible. The most innovative interior designers have long understood it, adapting these metal design objects to the most varied interior design projects, according to their technical needs and the desired result.

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Non-ferrous metals price in July

In July declining non-ferrous metal prices with nickel exception

In the field of non-ferrous metals, the month of July was affected by a rate of price volatility with a downward trend, after the climate plan was presented by the European Commission last week in Brussels. This affected the prices of metals which have suffered a decline compared to the previous month, with the exception of nickel, which continues its rise.

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Car registrations in June 2021

Registrations on the rise for most of the automotive brands

In June, the number of car registrations in the European Union is growing again. In fact, they increased by 10.4% compared to the same month last year, albeit at a slower pace than in previous months. This is the picture that emerges from the data released by ACEA, the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers.

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Facade cladding and sunscreen: the guide to external solar shading

From the very beginning, man has always sought a solution to protect himself from the rays of sunshine. Today, in residential buildings there is an increasing tendency to favour the use of elements suitable for filtering UV rays, while ensuring the right amount of light and heat, without these becoming unbearable. There are several methods that are used to achieve this goal. Among the various proposals offered by the market, there is one that is becoming very popular, because it combines elegance and functionality. It is the sunscreen, a metal or wooden panel that is applied to the facades to protect homes from sunlight, preventing the passage of excessive heat.

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