The modern skyline has undergone significant transformation over the past two decades. As high-rise buildings become visible mirrors of development, there are new discoveries in sustainable and strong building materials.

Building cladding or facades have also been growing in popularity recently, much of which is down to aluminum composite panels or ACP. Aluminum composite panels are typically designed with a non-aluminum core in the center and two aluminum panels on either side, leading them to be called "sandwich panels." Another material that is growing in use in building exteriors is honeycomb panel. The panels have an aluminum honeycomb core flanked by two aluminum sheets on each side

Available in a variety of patterns, colors and finishes, aluminum composite panels are synonymous with strength and versatility. Different core materials are available, including corrugated aluminum, flame retardants and low-density polyethylene, and the market for these building materials is growing rapidly. These materials are becoming a popular choice for cladding materials for both exterior and interior applications.

On a wider scale, demand for aluminum-plastic panels has also emerged in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. As infrastructure develops in Saudi Arabia, the market for ACP as a decorative and weather-resistant building material is also booming in the Middle Eastern country.

Inspired by the natural honeycomb structure, the aluminum honeycomb panels have a conjoined hexagonal structure. When sandwiched between two layers of aluminum panels, the core forms an I-beam structure, providing strength-to-weight ratio and support for the panels. Its impact resistance makes the panels ideal for exterior wall or facade installation.

Aluminum composite panels are designed by bonding aluminum sheets to a thermoplastic core. The sheets are bonded with adhesive and sealed using different coatings. This makes them strong yet lightweight and can be used as exterior and interior cladding. Viva supplies high quality, long-lasting honeycomb panels and ACP panels to buildings across the country.