GB2449179A - Illuminated building cladding and rain screens - Google Patents

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GB2449179A
GB2449179A GB0808520A GB0808520A GB2449179A GB 2449179 A GB2449179 A GB 2449179A GB 0808520 A GB0808520 A GB 0808520A GB 0808520 A GB0808520 A GB 0808520A GB 2449179 A GB2449179 A GB 2449179A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/12—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of metal or with an outer layer of metal or enameled metal
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/006—General building constructions or finishing work for buildings, e.g. roofs, gutters, stairs or floors; Garden equipment; Sunshades or parasols
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2290/00—Specially adapted covering, lining or flooring elements not otherwise provided for
    • E04F2290/02—Specially adapted covering, lining or flooring elements not otherwise provided for for accommodating service installations or utility lines, e.g. heating conduits, electrical lines, lighting devices or service outlets
    • E04F2290/026—Specially adapted covering, lining or flooring elements not otherwise provided for for accommodating service installations or utility lines, e.g. heating conduits, electrical lines, lighting devices or service outlets for lighting

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Abstract

There is disclosed a cladding panel 5;5';5'' comprising at least one illumination means 10;10';10''. The panel 5;5';5'' is termed an architectural lighting panel or facade cladding lighting panel. The panel 5;5';5'' comprises a panel member 15;15';15'' having a plurality of light transmission apertures 30;30';30'' and a means 45;45';45'' for reflecting light from the illumination means 10;10';10'' to the panel member 15;15';15''. The reflecting means 45;45';45'' comprise a further planar member 50;50';50'' and the illumination means 10;10';10'' are provided at or adjacent an elongate edge 65;65';65'' of the panel 5;5';5''. The panel member 15;15';15'' and reflective means 45;45';45'' are made from a metal material. Illuminated cladding panels and rainscreens.

Description

IMPROVEMENTS IN A1D RELATING TO CLADDING
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an improved cladding panel, and particularly, though not exclusively, to an improved cladding panel having at least one illumination means.
The invention also relates to a cladding system comprising at least one such improved cladding panel and to a method of cladding a building with such a cladding system.
BACKGROUND TO INVENTION
cladding systems for buildings are known. Such typically comprise a plurality of cladding panels and means for fixing the panels to the building.
A known cladding system is the Ecometal'TM Rainscreen System by the present Applicant. This system combines a rainscreen with an insulated structural panel giving an integrated weather resistant system.
The panels are made of aluminium and have no exposed fasteners, and a fixing and support system that is hidden from view, and which allows removal of individual panels.
Available in a range of sizes, the panels are normally P15139GB manufactured in 2mm or 3mm thick aluminium typically with welded corners and structural stiffening ribs to ensure a high degree of flatness. After fabrication the panels are typically coated in a paint finish giving a choice of S colours.
Further known EcospanTM panels, also by the present Applicant, are insulated structural units with an integral lining of white coated steel or aluminium and galvanised steel U' channels along their longitudinal edges to give structural stability. Such includes high density rockfibre insulation slab which is non-combustible and gives an excellent thermal and acoustic performance. Such panels are normally 600mm wide and up to 8m long.
The rainscreen panels and the EcospanTM panels are modular, making the components of the system interchangeable, i.e. panels, windows, louvres, doors etc. The Ecometal Rainscreen System is suitable for the new build market sectors such as commercial, industrial, retail, education and health, giving "fast track" advantages over traditional methods.
The EcometalTM Rainscreen System can be used without the EcospanTM panels for overcladding and refurbishment of P15139GB existing structures or where a block work internal construction is preferred.
Another known cladding system is the EcometalTM Kassett System also by the present Applicant. This is also formed from aluminium.
Another known type of cladding system is the spandrel system which comprises glazed panels.
It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to seek to obviate or at least mitigate one or more disadvantages in
the prior art.
It is an object of at least one embodiment of at least one aspect of the present invention to provide a cladding panel having or incorporating a novel light effect.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a cladding panel or rainscreen comprising at least one illumination means, illuminatable means or lighting means.
The illuminatable cladding panel of the present invention may also be termed an architectural lighting panel or façade cladding lighting panel.
P15139GB Most preferably the illumination means may be provided within the cladding panel.
The cladding panel may also comprise a panel member.
The panel member may be substantially planar.
The panel member may comprise a front face of the cladding panel.
The panel member may comprise a substantially rigid sheet form member.
In one implementation the cladding panel may comprise light transmission means which may comprise at least one aperture and preferably a plurality of apertures, formed in the panel member.
In such implementation the panel member may be substantially or at least partly opaque.
In an alternative implementation the panel member may be substantially or at least partly transparent or translucent.
In said one implementation there may be provided means for closing or covering said aperture(s) The covering means may comprise a planar member.
The planar member may be at least partly or substantially transparent or alternatively translucent.
The cladding panel may comprise means for reflecting light from the illumination means to the panel member.
P15139GB The reflective means may comprise a further planar member. The illumination means may comprise a plurality of illumination means.
The/each illumination means may comprise an LED S (Light Emitting Diode) The illumination means may be provided at or adjacent an elongate edge of the cladding panel.
The cladding panel may comprise means for controlling the illumination means.
The cladding panel may comprise means for distributing light across a front face of the panel.
The reflecting means and panel member may co-act, in use, to provide the light distribution means.
The cladding panel of the invention may provide functional and/or aesthetic lighting effects.
Alternatively or additionally, the cladding panel of the invention may be used as a clock, e.g. a digital clock.
The cladding panel may comprise means for fixing, connecting or attaching the cladding panel to a building or building structure.
The cladding panel may be substantially rectangular or square in front cross-section.
The cladding panel may be around 0.5 to 1.5m high, e.g. around im high, and around 0.5 to 8m wide, e.g. around 2.5m to 3m wide.
P15139GB The panel member may be made from a metal material, e.g. aluminium or an alloy thereof. It will, however, be appreciated that other materials may alternatively or additionally be used, e.g. wood, stone, polymer material or composites.
The covering means may be made from a polymeric material, e.g. polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (Perspex) It will, however, be appreciated that other materials may be used, e.g. glass.
The reflective means may be made from a metal material, e.g. aluminium or an alloy thereof. It will, however, be appreciated that other materials may alternatively or additionally be used, e.g. wood, stone, polymer material or composites.
Most preferably the cladding panel may be adapted for cladding of an outside of a building or building structure.
Alternatively the cladding panel may be adapted for cladding of an inside of a building or building structure.
The panel member may comprise flanges extending rearwardly from marginal peripheral portions thereof.
The reflective means may be attached to one or more of said flanges.
P15139GB The illumination means may be retained on or adjacent to one of the said flanges.
The illumination means may be provided behind the front face or panel member.
The illumination means may be provided in a space or cavity within the cladding panel.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a cladding system or rainscreen comprising at least one cladding panel according to the first aspect of the present invention.
The Applicant has termed the cladding system of the invention a façade cladding lighting system (FCLS).
Most preferably the cladding system comprises a plurality of cladding panels.
The panels may be formed at least partly from a metallic material, e.g. aluminium or an alloy thereof.
The panels may alternatively be formed at least partly from a transparent material, e.g. glass.
Most preferably the cladding system may be adapted for use on an outside of a building or building structure. In such case the cladding system may comprise or provide an outer skin to the building or building structure.
Alternatively, the cladding system may be adapted for use on an inside of a building or building structure.
P1513 9GB The cladding system may comprise means for fixing or attaching the/each cladding panel to a building or building structure.
The fixing means may comprise one or more elongate members.
The elongate members may be fixed to the building or building structure, e.g. by fixing means, such as bolts, or the like, or by brackets. The elongate members may be fixed to the building in a substantially vertical orientation. Adjacent elongate members may be displaced from one another horizontally.
The elongate members may comprise first engagement means.
The/each cladding panel may comprise second engagement means.
The first engagement means and second engagement means may co-act when a cladding panel is presented to the elongate members so as to retain the cladding panel relative to the building or building structure.
The elongate member may be retained on a wall of the building or building structure or on panels, e.g. insulating panels, which are retained on a wall of the building or building structure.
In one embodiment the first engagement means comprises a hook(s) retained in the elongate member(s) P15139GB in said one embodiment the second engagement means comprises means for engaging the hook(s), e.g. bolts, which may extend from flange(s) provided on or around peripheral edge portion(s) of the cladding panel. In said embodiment the fixing means may also comprise a securing means, such as a screw or bolt which extends through the panel and elongate member.
In an alternative embodiment the fixing means comprise one or more flanges extending planarly from marginal peripheral portion(s) of the cladding panel and securing means, such as screws or bolts, which extend through the flange(s) and elongate member(s) According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a building, building structure or structure comprising or including at least one panel according to the first aspect of the present invention, or a cladding system according to the second aspect of the present invention.
The building may be a commercial premises, public building or domestic dwelling. For example, the building may be an office premises, hotel, hospital, sports centre, museum, school, college, university, warehouse, factory, a retail outlet, shopping centre, airport terminal, train station, bus station or the like, or a P15139GB house or houses or flats or apartments, or a mixture of any of the aforementioned.
Pccording to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of cladding a building or building structure comprising or including the steps of: providing a cladding panel according to the first aspect of the present invention or cladding system according to the second aspect of the present invention; fixing the cladding panel or cladding system to the building or building structure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are: Figures 1(a) to (c) perspective views to the front, one side and above of a cladding panel according to a first embodiment of the present invention in first, second and third lighting configurations; P15139GB Figure 2 a schematic sectional side view of the cladding panel of Figures 1(a) to (c); Figure 3 a partial rear view of part of the cladding panel of Figures 1(a) to (c) with a reflective means removed; Figure 4 a perspective view of a control means for illumination means of the cladding panel of Figures 1(a) to (c); Figure 5 a front view of part of a cladding system including the cladding panel of Figures 1(a) to (c) in an illuminated configuration; Figure 6 a perspective view of part of the cladding system of Figure 5; Figure 7(a) a schematic perspective view of part of an alternative cladding system including the cladding panel of Figures 1(a) to (C); Figure 7(b) a schematic perspective view of a connection means of the cladding system of Figure 7(a); Figure 7(c) a top sectional view o.C part of the cladding system of Figure (7a); P15139GB Figure 7(d) a top sectional view of part of a modification to the cladding system of Figure 7(a); Figure 7(e) a top side sectional view of a further part of the cladding system of Figure 7(a); Figure 7(f) a side sectional view of part of the cladding system of Figure 7 (a); Figure 8(a) a schematic perspective view of part of a further alternative cladding system including a cladding panel according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8(b) a schematic front view of the part of the cladding system of Figure 8 (a); Figure 8(c) a schematic top view of the part of the cladding system of Figure 8(a); Figure 8(d) a schematic side view of the part of the cladding system of Figure 8 (a); Figure 9(a) a schematic perspective view of a cladding panel according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9(b) a schematic front view of the cladding panel of Figule 9 (a); P15 13 9GB Figure 9(c) a schematic top view of the cladding panel of Figure 9 (a); Figure 9(d) a schematic side view of the cladding panel of Figure 9 (a); and Figure 9(e) a schematic side view of part of the cladding panel of Figure 9(a) to an enlarged scale.
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Referring initially to Figures 1(a) to 3, there is illustrated a cladding panel, generally designated 5, according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 1 (a), (b) and (c) show the cladding panel 5 in three diffe-ent lighting configurations -red/green/blue -as will be described in more detail hereinafter. The cladding panel 5 comprises at least one illumination means or lighting means or lighting module 10.
The illuminatable cladding panel 5 of the present invention can conveniently be termed as an architectural lighting panel or façade cladding lighting panel.
The illumination means 10 are in this embodiment advantageously provided within the cladding panel 5.
Alternatively it can be envisaged that the illumination P15139GB means can be provided on, or integral with, the cladding panel 5.
The cladding panel 5 comprises a panel member or front skin 15. The panel member 15 is substantially planar, and comprises a front face 20 of the cladding panel 5. The panel member 15 is formed from a substantially rigid sheet form member.
The panel member 15 comprises light transmission means 25. In this implementation the light transmission means 25 comprises at least one aperture 30 and indeed a plurality of apertures 30, formed in the panel member 15, the panel member 15 being substantially or at least partly opaque. In an alternative implementation the panel member 5 can be substantially or at least partly transparent or translucent.
In the disclosed implementation there are provided means 35 for closing or covering said aperture(s) 30. The covering means 35 comprises a planar member 40. The planar member 40 is at least partly or substantially transparent or alternatively translucent. The covering means 35 acts to isolate or seal an inside of the cladding panel 5 from outside the panel 5, and particularly from external elements, e.g. rain or the like.
P15139GB The cladding panel 5 also comprises means 45 for reflecting light from the illumination means 10 to the panel member 15.
The reflective means 45 comprises a further planar member 50, and acts as a back skin of the panel 5.
The illumination means 10 comprises a plurality of illumination means 55. Each illumination means 55 comprises a LED 60. The illumination means 55 is provided at or adjacent an elongate edge 65 of the cladding panel 5.
The cladding panel 5 comprises electronic means 70 for controlling the illumination means 55. The control means 70 can comprise an RGB (red/green/blue) driver unit. The control means 70 is connected to illumination means 10, i.e. lighting strip, by an Ethernet cable 71, which carries power and system commands.
The illumination means (LEDs) can be of a single colour or mixture of colours, e.g. red/green/blue. The control means 70 may, in use, cause the various colours of LED to illuminate in a selectable fashion, e.g. a user may select a particular colour or mixture of colours.
Further, the control means 70, in use, can cause the LEDs to illuminate constantly or in a selectable/programmable predetermined sequence. The control means 70 can therefore allow the illumination means 10 to oscillate P15139GB through a spectrum of colours and create alternate lighting effects.
The cladding panel 5 comprises means for distributing light across the front face 20 of the panel 5. The reflecting means 45 and panel member 15 co-act, in use, to provide the light distribution means, which, in use, causes light to flow across or be provided from selected areas of the front face 20.
The cladding panel 5 of the invention can, in use, provide functional and/or aesthetic lighting effects.
Alternatively or additionally, the cladding panel 5 of the invention can be adapted to be used as a clock, e.g. a digital clock.
As will be described hereinafter in greater detail, the cladding panel 5 comprises means for fixing, connecting or attaching the cladding panel 5 to a building or building structure.
In this embodiment the cladding panel 5 is substantially rectangular or square in front cross-section. The cladding panel S is typically around im high and 2.5m to 3m wide. However, other sizes may be envisaged as mentioned hereinbefore.
The panel member 5 can be made from a metal material, e.g. aluminium or an alloy thereof. The covering means 35 can be made from a polymeric material, P1S13 9GB e.g. polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (Perspex) . Further, the reflective means 45 can be made from a metal material, e.g. aluminium or an alloy thereof.
The cladding panel 5 is adapted for cladding of an outside of a building or building structure.
However, it will be appreciated that the cladding panel 5 can also be adapted for cladding of an inside of a building or building structure.
The panel member 5 comprises flanges 75 extending rearwardly from marginal peripheral portions thereof.
The reflective means 45 is attached to one or more of said flanges 75. Also, the illumination means 10 is retained on or adjacent to one of the said flanges 75.
Referring now to Figures 5 and 6, there is illustrated a cladding system or rainscreen generally designated bOa, comprising at least one cladding panel 5.
The cladding system lOOa typically comprises a plurality of cladding panels, including one or more of the illuminatable cladding panels 5.
The panels, including the illuminable cladding panels 5 are typically formed at least partly from a metallic material, e.g. aluminium or an alloy thereof.
Alternatively, the panels, including the cladding panels P15139GB 5, be formed at least partly from a transparent material, e.g. glass.
The cladding system lOOa is adapted for use on an outside of a building or building structure. In such case the cladding system may comprise or provide an outer skin to the building or building structure. However, it should be appreciated that the cladding system can be alternatively adapted for use on an inside of a building or building structure.
The/each panel, including the/each illuminatable cladding panel 5 is attached to the building 200 by means of fixing means lOSa including elongate members or uprights llOa which are fixed to the building 200a. In this embodiment the building 200a comprises a metal walled building having horizontal upstands ll5a to which the elongate members llOa are fixed. It will, however, be appreciated that the building 200a or at least a portion of a wall thereof may be made of any building material, e.g. metal, stone, brick, wood, timber.
Referring again to Figures 5 and 6 there is shown a building or building structure 200a comprising or including at least one panel 5 and the cladding system lOOa.
P15139GB In use, a method of cladding the building or building structure 200a comprises or includes the steps of: providing the cladding system bOa comprising at least one panel 5; fixing the cladding system lOOa to the building or building structure.
Referring now to Figures 7(a), (b), (c), (e) and Cf), there is illustrated an alternative cladding system or rainscreen bOb comprising at least one cladding panel 5. The cladding system bOb is similar to the cladding system lOOa, like parts being denoted by like numerals.
The cladding system bob comprises means bOSb for fixing or attaching the/each cladding panel 5 to a building or building structure 200b.
The fixing means bO5b comprise one or more elongate members ibOb. The elongate members blob are fixed to the building or building structure 200b, e.g. by fixing means, such as bolts, or the like, or by brackets. The elongate members blob are fixed to the building 200b in a substantially vertical orientation. Adjacent elongate members blOb are displaced from one another horizontally.
The elongate members lbOb comprise first engagement means bb5b. The/each cladding panel 5 couipiises second engagement means 120.
P15139GB The first engagement means 115b and second engagement means 120 co-act when a cladding panel 5 is presented to the elongate members ilOb so as to retain the cladding panel 5 relative to the building or building structure 20Db.
The elongate members ilOb are retained on a wall of the building or building structure 200b or on panels 125b, e.g. insulating panels, which are retained on a wall of the building or building structure 200b.
In this embodiment the first engagement means 115b comprise a hook(s) retained in the elongate member(s) 11Db. In this embodiment the second engagement means 120 comprises means for engaging the hook(s), e.g. bolts, which extend from flange(s) 75 provided on or around peripheral edge portion(s) of the cladding panel 5. In this embodiment the fixing means 105b also comprise a securing means 130, such as a screw or bolt which extends through the panel 5 and elongate member liOb.
Referring briefly to Figure 7(d) there is shown an alternative profile for elongate member ilOb.
Referring now to Figures 8(a) to 8(d) there is shown a further alternative cladding system lOOc including a cladding panel 5' according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The panel 5' is similar in many respects to the panel 5 and the cladding system lOOc is P15139GB similar in many respects to the cladding systems lOOa, bOb.
However, in the cladding system lOOc, elongate members lOOc are provided with apertured brackets 135c for receiving bolts or the like for secural to the building 200c.
Further, in this embodiment the fixing means 105c comprise apertured flanges 145' extending planarly with the front face 20' from marginal peripheral portions of the cladding panels 5'. Apertures 150' in the flanges receive bolts or screws to fix the panel 5' to the elongate members ilOc.
Referring now to Figures 9(a) to 9(e) there is illustrated a cladding panel 5" according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The cladding panel 5" is similar to the cladding panels 5, 5', like parts being denoted by like numerals.
In this embodiment the illumination means 10" may during manufacture and or installation, be at least partially rotated around a longitudinal axis thereof to vary or select a lighting effect provided by the panel 5", in use. Rotation is effected by provision of threads, rods (not shown) at each end of the illumination means 10, which engage with internally threaded rneuibers (not shown) P1S139GS It will be appreciated that the embodiments of the present invention hereinbefore described are given by way of example only, and are not meant to be limiting thereto in any way.
It will particularly be appreciated that the cladding system of the present invention may comprise a mixture of type of panel -e.g. one or more cladding panels including illumination means according to the present invention and conventional cladding panels having no illumination means.
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1. A cladding panel or rainscreen comprising at least one illumination means, illuminatable means or lighting means.
2. A cladding panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the illuminatable cladding panel comprises an architectural lighting panel or façade cladding lighting panel.
3. A cladding panel as claimed in either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the illumination means is provided within the cladding panel.
4. A cladding panel as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cladding panel also comprises a panel member.
5. A cladding panel as claimed in claim 4, wherein the panel member is substantially planar.
6. A cladding panel as claimed in either of claims 4 or 5, wherein the panel member comprises a front face of the cladding panel.
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7. A cladding panel as claimed in any of claims 4 to 6, wherein the panel member comprises a substantially rigid sheet form member.
8. A cladding panel as claimed in any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cladding panel comprises light transmission means which optionally comprise at least one aperture.
9. A cladding panel as claimed in claim 8 when dependent upon any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the light transmission means comprises a plurality of apertures formed in the panel member.
10. A cladding panel as claimed in any of claims 4 to 9, wherein the panel member is substantially or at least partly opaque.
11. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 4 to 9, wherein the panel member is substantially or at least partly transparent or translucent.
12. A panel member as claimed in either of claims 8 or 9, wherein there are provided means for closing or covering said aperture(s) P15139GB
13. A panel as claimed in claim 12, wherein the covering means comprise a planar member.
14. A panel member as claimed in claim 13, wherein the planar member is at least partly or substantially transparent or alternatively translucent.
15. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 4 to 7 or any of claims 8 to 14 when dependent upon any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the cladding panel comprises means for reflecting light from the illumination means to the panel member.
16. A panel member as claimed in claim 15, wherein the reflective means comprises a further planar member.
17. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 16, wherein the illumination means comprises a plurality of illumination means.
18. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 17, wherein the/each illumination means comprises an LED (Light Emitting Diode) P15139GB * 26
19. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 18, wherein the illumination means is provided at or adjacent an elongate edge of the cladding panel.
20. The cladding panel as claimed in any of claims 1 to 19, wherein the cladding panel comprises means for controlling the illumination means.
21. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 20, wherein the cladding panel comprises means for distributing light across a front face of the panel.
22. P panel member as claimed in either of claims 15 or 16, wherein the reflecting means and panel member co-act, in use, to provide the light distribution means.
23. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 22, wherein the cladding panel provides, in use, functional and/or aesthetic lighting effects.
24. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 23, wherein the cladding panel is adapted for use as a clock, such as a digital clock.
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25. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 24, wherein the cladding panel comprises means for fixing, connecting or attaching the cladding panel to a building, building structure or structure.
26. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 24, wherein the cladding panel is substantially rectangular or square in front cross-section.
27. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 26, wherein the cladding panel is around 0.5 to 1.5m high and around 0.5 to 8m wide.
28. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 4 to 7 or claims 8 to 27 when dependent upon claims 4 to 7, wherein the panel member is made from a metal material, aluminium or an alloy thereof, or wherein the panel member is made from wood, stone, polymer material or composites.
29. A panel member as claimed in either of claims 12 or 14 or any of claims 15 to 28 when dependent upon claims 12 or 14, wherein the covering means is made from a polymeric material, such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) (Perspex), or wherein the covering means is made from glass.
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30. A panel member as claimed in either of claims 15 or 16 or any of claims 17 to 29 when dependent upon either of claims 15 or 16, wherein the reflective means are made from a metal material, such as aluminium or an alloy thereof.
31. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 30, wherein the cladding panel is adapted for cladding of an outside of a building, building structure or structure.
32. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 29, wherein the cladding panel is adapted for cladding of an inside of a building, building structure or structure.
33. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 32, wherein the panel member comprises flanges extending rearwardly from marginal peripheral portions thereof.
34. A panel member as claimed in claim 33 when dependent upon claim 15, wherein the reflective means is attached to one or more of said flanges.
35. A panel member as claimed in either of claims 33 or 34, wherein the illumination means is retained on or adjacent to one of said flanges.
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36. A panel member as claimed in claim 4 or any of claims 5 to 35 when dependent upon claim 4, wherein the illumination means is provided behind the panel member.
37. A panel member as claimed in any of claims 1 to 36, wherein the illumination means is provided in a space or cavity within the cladding panel.
38. A cladding system or rainscreen comprising at least one cladding panel according to any of claims 1 to 37.
39. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in claim 38, wherein the cladding system comprises a plurality of cladding panels.
40. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in either of claims 38 or 39, wherein the panels are formed at least partly from a metallic material such as aluminium or an alloy thereof.
41. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in either of claims 38 or 39, wherein the panels are formed at least partly from a transparent material such as glass.
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42. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any of claims 38 to 41, wherein the cladding system is adapted for use on an outside of a building, building structure or structure so as to comprise or provide an outer skin to the building, building structure or structure.
43. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any of claims 38 to 41, wherein the cladding system is adapted for use on an inside of a building or building structure.
44. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any 9of claims 37 to 42, wherein the cladding system comprises means for fixing or attaching the/each cladding panel to a building, building structure or structure.
45. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in claim 44, wherein the fixing means comprises one or more elongate members.
46. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in claim 45, wherein the elongate members are fixed to the building or building structure by fixing means or by brackets, wherein the elongate members are fixed to the building or building structure in a substantially P1S139GB vertical orientation, adjacent elongate members being displaced from one another horizontally.
47. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in either of claims 45 or 46, wherein the elongate members comprise first engagement means.
48. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in claim 47, wherein the/each cladding panel comprise second engagement means.
49. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in claim 48, wherein the first engagement means and second engagement means co-act when a cladding panel is presented to the elongate members so as to retain the cladding panel relative to the building, building structure or structure.
50. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any of claims 38 to 49, wherein the elongate members are retained on a wall of the building, building structure or structure or on panels, such as insulating panels, which are retained on a wall of the building, building structure or structure.
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51. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any of claims 47 to 49 or claim 50 when dependent upon any of claims 47 to 49, wherein the first engagement means comprises a hook(s) retained on the elongate member(s).
52. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any of claims 48 or 49, claim 50 when dependent upon claims 48 or 49, or claim 51, wherein the second engagement means comprises means for engaging the hook(s), which extend from flange(s) provided on or around peripheral edge portion(s) of the cladding panel, wherein the fixing means also comprise a securing means which extends through the panel and elongate member.
53. A cladding system or rainscreen as claimed in any of claims 44 to 46, wherein the fixing means comprise one or more flanges extending planarly from marginal peripheral portion(s) of the cladding panel and securing means which extend through the flange(s) and elongate member(s).
54. A building, building structure or structure comprising or including at least one panel system according to any of claims 1 to 38 or a cladding system according to any of claims 39 to 53.
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55. A building, building structure or structure as claimed in claim 54, wherein the building is a commercial premises, public building or domestic dwelling, wherein the building is an office premises, hotel, hospital, sports centre, museum, school, college, university, warehouse, factory, retail outlet, shopping centre, airport terminal, train station, or bus station, or a house or houses or flats or apartments, or a mixture of any of the aforementioned.
56. A method of cladding a building or building structure comprising or including the steps of: providing a cladding panel according to any of claims 1 to 38 or a cladding system according to any of claims 39 to 53; fixing the cladding panel or cladding system to the building, building structure or structure.
57. A cladding panel as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
58. A cladding system as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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59. A building, building structure or structure as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
60. A method of cladding a building, building structure or structure hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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