Oil and water. Orange juice and toothpaste. Bleach and ammonia. Some things just don’t “play nice” together (and the results can range from disappointing to downright destructive). When a building design presents the need to pair different types of...
Fundermax North America recently won two awards that mean a great deal to us as a company, not as much for the recognition, but more so for what each award represents. We are extremely proud to have been awarded the BUILD Excellence Award in...
Fundermax is a global phenolic panel manufacturer for exterior, interior, and laboratory applications. We are known for our durable phenolic panels (also called high-pressure laminate or HPL panels) that are used in residential and commercial...
In understanding that independent data is available to aid in material selection, designers and lab planners play a pivotal role in enabling the reduction of carbon emissions – and thus are well placed to action change. People tend to think of...
Fundermax has worked with builders and architects around the world in a wide variety of phenolic panel applications. With over a century of experience in the industry, we have seen quite an evolution of both manufacturing technologies and...
As a global leader in high pressure laminates, Fundermax is certainly partial to the benefits of phenolic panels; however, we recognize that other materials can be used for similar applications. Therefore, to provide a helpful measure of comparison...
Material transparency is fundamental to designing sustainable labs. Fundermax has been committed to sustainability for more than 100 years, and we are dedicated to providing and advocating for material transparency. Through Environmental Product...
Historically, sustainable design has primarily focused on operational efficiency or operational carbon, meaning the energy usage once the space is occupied. However, with the growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, the scope of sustainable...
When designing public and commercial spaces, seasoned designers know that specifying commercial bathroom partitions is more than an afterthought. Bathroom partition walls have to meet high demands for function, and yes, they ought to support the...
A common worry we hear from architects and designers is that if they choose phenolic panels (also know as high-pressure laminate, or HPL, panels), the color may fade over time. Whether caused by exposure, dirt, damage, or all of the above, a...
Sustainability in lab design has historically focused on operational efficiency (energy usage once a lab or building is occupied). However, the need to reduce carbon emissions is growing and urgent. This has understandably widened the scope of green...
When installing interior wall cladding designs, there are a few essential factors to consider. Interior HPL panels offer more than the practicality of exceptional strength; they are also highly decorative interior wall cladding materials. That...
Recladding or renovating a building is becoming more popular – and, given the benefits, it comes as no surprise. Rather than new builds or rebuilds, a growing number of owners and architects are leveraging the concept of recladding a building. ...
Among today’s most innovative architectural materials is phenolic cladding (also called high-pressure laminate or HPL). While HPL is on the rise as an exterior cladding material, it is also being leveraged in a growing number of architectural ...