In this issue…

• ON THE COVER: The Berlin-based practice behind a mixed use project in Düsseldorf containing healthcare, hotel and residential functions, speaks to Tom Boddy about its first high rise building – and its zip-like aluminium facade. Cover image © David Franck For the full report on this project, go to page 14.
• Phil Slinger from the Council for Aluminium in Building provides some expert insights on the current green credentials of aluminium production for specifiers.
• Clare Fenton of the Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association explains why durability must be a priority when specifying metal roofing and cladding panels and systems
• Additional features, interviews and comments from Technal UK, SIG Zinc & Copper, Sotech, VMZINC, and more.

And much more…