Promotion: Spanish company Cupa Pizarras has developed Cupaclad, a facade cladding system made from slate that aims to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional exterior finishes.
The Cupaclad system was created by Cupa Pizarras to showcase the material's design merits, from its recognisable grey colouration to its insulation properties.
The slate aims to create a timeless yet modern appearance
The raw slate used for the Cupaclad system is mined out of 20 quarries located across Spain, all of which are owned by the company. An additional 24 processing plants handle the slate and ensure it is ready for application.
Cupaclad was designed to have a natural, clean aesthetic that aims to adapt to any style of building, from the traditional to the contemporary. Regardless of the building's design style, the system caters to modern standards of energy efficiency and sustainability, according to the company.
Cupaclad was installed across the exterior of an A-frame house in Angers, France
"Natural slate is a mineral product, and its production process from quarry to installation is highly efficient and does not employ any chemical products," said Cupa Pizarras.
"[We offer] a natural product which has less environmental impact than any other alternative materials for roofs and façades."
The cladding was chosen for the exterior of the Cache County Public Works in Utah
In addition to acquiring and processing the stone for the system, Cupa Pizarras has an in...