Facing the Urban Heat Island Effect, Yuhsien Social Housing Relies on SKA Expanded Metal Mesh

Taichung has long suffered from high temperatures and the urban heat island effect, especially in summer. Poor heat dissipation inside buildings makes the situation even worse. Yuhsien Social Housing addressed this issue early in the design phase, selecting building materials for the facade that offer insulation, shading, and energy efficiency. This improves residents’ quality of life while aligning with the government’s 2050 net-zero carbon building goals.

Strong, Durable, and Easy to Install — Three Reasons to Choose SKA Expanded Metal Mesh

Beyond insulation and energy efficiency, Yuhsien Social Housing chose SKA expanded metal mesh because of Shang Kai Steel’s three key advantages: high-quality raw materials, precise manufacturing, and simple installation.SKA metal mesh is made from premium raw materials supplied by CSC. Its low-error precision process ensures that every mesh panel has consistent dimensions, reducing the need for adjustments on-site and making installation faster and smoother. This saves both time and labor during construction. Field tests show that when used as a building facade, SKA expanded metal mesh can last over 60 years. Even under Taiwan’s frequent typhoons and earthquakes, the mesh maintains structural stability and appearance. For long-term public housing like Yuhsien Social Housing, this durability greatly reduces facade maintenance costs and extends the building’s lifecycle.

SKA Expanded Metal Mesh Supports Multiple Processing Methods to Create a Simple Yet Refined Building Facade

Shang Kai Steel’s SKA expanded metal mesh supports various processing methods, making it a favorite element among architects for facade design. In the Yuhsien Social Housing project, the expanded metal mesh was powder-coated in gray and then cut into different shapes; during installation, full-size mesh panels were combined with cut pieces. Full panels were used to shade residential spaces, while areas like walls were left open to maintain ventilation and lighting. From a distance, the building facade shows a simple, understated yet layered visual effect.

With Multiple Green Certifications, SKA Expanded Metal Mesh Leads in Sustainable Architecture

SKA expanded metal mesh from Shang Kai Steel has passed both the New Green Building Technology Certification by the Taiwan Architecture & Building Center and the Low Carbon Construction Certification from the Low Carbon Building Alliance, both recognized by official government testing institutions. The New Technology Certification confirms that SKA expanded metal mesh, when used on building facades, improves thermal insulation and energy efficiency, lowers indoor temperatures, and reduces air-conditioning energy use. The Low Carbon Construction Certification demonstrated that installing SKA expanded metal mesh on a 12-story building facade can reduce carbon emissions by up to 8.8%. Most importantly, SKA expanded metal mesh has completed a full product lifecycle carbon footprint analysis, with complete and transparent data covering raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and end-of-life disposal. These third-party certifications and reports give architects and developers a clear advantage when applying for green building labels and participating in ESG procurement, making the approval process much easier.