Expanded Metal Mesh Green Material｜Ching Jia Civic Plaza
Type Series: SKA Expanded Metal Mesh
Green Wall, Expanded Metal, Metal Mesh, Stainless Steel Mesh, Expanded Metal Sheet, Green Building Materials, Building Facade Panels, Architectural Screen, Low Carbon Construction, Sustainable Building
Taichung City, Taiwan
Case Name: Ching Jia Civic Plaza
Models: SKA Expanded Metal Mesh
Category: Residential and Leisure
Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Expanded Metal Mesh Facade Offers a Solution for Heat Insulation Challenges in Urban Architecture Under Climate Change
Ching Jia Construction built the landmark Ching Jia Civic Plaza in Taichung’s new municipal center using Shang Kai Steel’s SKA expanded metal mesh as the building facade to address the problem of intense western sunlight in Taichung and insufficient heat insulation in typical buildings. As climate change worsens, the urban heat island effect becomes increasingly serious, which means that city temperatures continue to rise, and when people indoors feel hot or uncomfortable, they often lower the air conditioning temperature, which not only wastes energy but also discharges heat outdoors, raising urban temperatures and causing a vicious cycle of heat buildup.
Shang Kai Steel’s SKA expanded metal mesh facade is the top choice for building insulation and energy savings; made of aluminum, the curtain wall releases heat quickly, and with scientifically calculated mesh openings and angles, it has been proven to effectively block solar radiation, lower indoor temperatures, stabilize air conditioning performance, and still allow for natural light and ventilation, providing users with a comfortable working environment and offering a highly efficient solution for building insulation and energy reduction. Visually, SKA expanded metal mesh supports a wide variety of customizations—it can be color-treated, textured, or powder-coated to create a wood-like finish; with lighting, it produces rich shadow effects at night, and from mesh size to edge treatment and overall visual layout of the building facade, Shang Kai Steel can fully collaborate with architects to explore every design possibility of expanded metal mesh in facade applications.
Choose the Right Green Building Material—Use SKA Expanded Metal Mesh to Build Energy-Efficient Architecture
1. Shang Kai Steel’s metal mesh sunshade system has received New Green Building Technology Certification. After simulated testing with 24 different types of expanded metal mesh, results confirmed that SKA expanded metal mesh, when used on building facades, significantly improves heat insulation, lowers indoor temperatures, and reduces energy consumption. Because it meets the daily energy-saving indicators for building envelope systems, the Taiwan Architecture & Building Center officially granted the certification to Shang Kai Steel. If you plan to apply for a Green Building Label, choosing SKA expanded metal mesh gives you scientific data, third-party verification, and a smooth approval process.
2. The system has also obtained Low Carbon Construction Certification from the Low Carbon Building Alliance, a program jointly promoted by the alliance and Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior Building Research Institute, aligning with the government’s 2050 net-zero carbon building policy. In real-world testing, SKA expanded metal mesh installed on the east and west facades of a 12-story office building achieved up to 8.8% carbon reduction depending on the model. Made from high-quality aluminum supplied by CSC, SKA expanded metal mesh has a long service life of up to 60 years. If you’re building a green-certified project and looking for a low-carbon method to enhance your application, SKA expanded metal mesh from Shang Kai Steel is the perfect solution.
3. Additionally, SKA expanded metal mesh has completed full carbon footprint tracking. In collaboration with research institutions, Shang Kai Steel provides data covering every stage of the product lifecycle—from raw material production, mesh manufacturing, transportation to the project site, on-site installation, all the way to facade removal and recycling. With complete CO₂ emission data available, SKA expanded metal mesh helps architects and developers meet Green Building Label standards more easily. The dual certifications for new green building technology and low-carbon construction align with Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero path, making it easier to participate in ESG procurement, government tenders, and subsidy programs.