Pedagogic architecture is becoming increasingly important, as a favourable environment promotes the learning and play behaviour of children. In addition, safety and cost-effectiveness are important award criteria for building contracts for educational institutions, such as schools, kindergartens and daycare centres. Rieder Öko Skin stands for conveniently sized glassfibre reinforced concrete slats that meet all these requirements and offer a sophisticated architectural facade solution.
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The technical characteristics of concrete surpass many other building materials in terms of durability and
functionality. Öko Skin opens up a completely new approach to the appearance of concrete facades. The
concrete panels are 13 mm thin, have a size of 1,800 x 147 mm and are available in 10 different colours. They
are suitable for many different applications and offer versatile design possibilities. Öko Skin concrete slats can be cut to size, drilled and installed without heavy machinery directly at the building site.
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The technical characteristics of concrete surpass many other building materials in terms of durability and
functionality. Öko Skin opens up a completely new approach to the appearance of concrete facades. The
concrete panels are 13 mm thin, have a size of 1,800 x 147 mm and are available in 10 different colours. They
are suitable for many different applications and offer versatile design possibilities. Öko Skin concrete slats can be cut to size, drilled and installed without heavy machinery directly at the building site.
Durability: No maintenance - no painting
Today a foresighted, long-term planning is very important for public educational institutions, as construction costs account for less than 20 percent of the overall life-cycle costs of buildings. As part of an ecological re-orientation, the conservation of resources has become a measurable factor for building quality in the construction and maintenance of buildings. Öko Skin is not only easy to install,
but also completely maintenance-free. With a proven ball-impact resistance acc. to DIN 18032 -3, Öko Skin is also suitable for facades in the immediate vicinity of sports facilities and schoolyards.
Popular alternative to wood
Wood has long been the pre-dominant facade material for schools, kindergartens and daycare centres with both traditional and modern architecture. Unfortunately, wood claddings involve considerable maintenance efforts, particularly on exposed facade surfaces. In order to keep its attractive visual appearance, the facade must be treated at regular intervals. Rieder Öko Skin has therefore emerged as a popular alternative. At first glance, it is almost impossible to tell the 13 mm -thin concrete slats apart from conventional wooden slats. Owing to thecomparatively low weight of Öko Skin, concrete can also be used in difficult -to-access terrain. The glassfibre reinforcecd concrete panels have a proven durability of 50 years and never need to be sanded or
painted
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Another substantial advantage over wood is the fact that Öko Skin meets fire protection class A1 and is non-
inflammable. Öko Skin satisfies the aesthetic requirements of modern architecture. Öko Skin is on the top of the list of facade materials of many architects owing to its durability without the need for sanding or painting or regular replacement. Moreover, the concrete panels are made of purely mineral raw materials and are thus recyclable. In comparison with other facade materials, the production of Öko Skin glassfibre reinforced concrete generates 40% less greenhouse gas emissions.
Wood has long been the pre-dominant facade material for schools, kindergartens and daycare centres with both traditional and modern architecture. Unfortunately, wood claddings involve considerable maintenance efforts, particularly on exposed facade surfaces. In order to keep its attractive visual appearance, the facade must be treated at regular intervals. Rieder Öko Skin has therefore emerged as a popular alternative. At first glance, it is almost impossible to tell the 13 mm -thin concrete slats apart from conventional wooden slats. Owing to thecomparatively low weight of Öko Skin, concrete can also be used in difficult -to-access terrain. The glassfibre reinforcecd concrete panels have a proven durability of 50 years and never need to be sanded or
painted
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Another substantial advantage over wood is the fact that Öko Skin meets fire protection class A1 and is non-
inflammable. Öko Skin satisfies the aesthetic requirements of modern architecture. Öko Skin is on the top of the list of facade materials of many architects owing to its durability without the need for sanding or painting or regular replacement. Moreover, the concrete panels are made of purely mineral raw materials and are thus recyclable. In comparison with other facade materials, the production of Öko Skin glassfibre reinforced concrete generates 40% less greenhouse gas emissions.
