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This document discusses the evolution of building construction methods from the late 19th century onwards. It describes how the development of the steel skeleton frame system allowed for non-load bearing exterior walls. This enabled the facade to be considered a "skin" wrapped around the structural frame. However, embedded metals used to connect cladding materials like brick and terra cotta were susceptible to corrosion over time. Newer materials like stainless steel and aluminum help reduce these issues in

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