Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
  • GWP Total: 15.49 kg CO₂e/m²
  • GWP A1-A3: 7.69 kg CO₂e/m²

CSR’s fibre cement cladding sheets, manufactured under the Cemintel range, provide a durable exterior façade solution designed for long service life and minimal maintenance. Composed of cement, cellulose fibres, and mineral fillers, the panels offer high resistance to weathering, moisture, and fire, making them suitable for demanding exterior applications. Several Cemintel fibre cement products are supported by third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), providing transparent life-cycle data to support sustainability assessments and LCA-based design processes. Their durability and dimensional stability help extend façade lifespan, reducing replacement cycles and associated material consumption over time.

J-Pod

J-Pod is a compact independent living studio built in a suburban backyard in Newcastle, New South Wales. Replacing a deteriorated asbestos shed, the project demonstrates how small-scale residential architecture can prioritise material efficiency, adaptability, and low-impact construction. Realised gradually by owner-builders with the help of friends and family, the studio off...

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