Education, advocacy, and metal building excellence
Metal building systems extend far beyond the basic, box-like structures that many architects may still associate with them. Today, they support complex designs, varied exterior materials, tall and clear-span spaces, and a wide range of architectural applications. Members of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association see significant opportunities in schools, municipal buildings, data centers, sports facilities,… Continue reading... Read More»
Champions Run
Recognizing the growing popularity of pickleball, Champions Run Golf Course in Omaha, Neb., developed a new year-round facility designed to provide an inviting environment that complements the quality and character of the existing property. While pickleball is traditionally seen as a seasonal activity, the owners of Champions Run, Clark Horgan and Julia Horgan Wurth, saw… Continue reading... Read More»
A port-inspired metal design for West Harbor
In San Pedro, Calif., West Harbor is boldly reimagining the LA waterfront “as Southern California’s next great coastal destination”. The $500 million, 42-acre development replaces Ports O’ Call Village, a waterfront retail and recreation destination developed in 1963. Led by Jerico Development and The Ratkovich Company—in partnership with SSA Marine and the Port of Los… Continue reading... Read More»
AIA26: interconnection, innovation, and the expanding role of architecture
From June 10-13, the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design at the San Diego Convention Center brought more than 12,000 professionals from across the globe together for continuing education, material and technological exploration, and conversation. Some split their time between local architecture tours and exploring product innovations on the show floor, while others attended… Continue reading... Read More»
The versatility of aluminum
Residential projects must balance aesthetics with long-term performance, durability, sustainability, and ease of maintenance. Whether designing a coastal retreat or a mountainside residence, architects are tasked with creating distinctive homes that meet performance needs and withstand the realities of ever-changing environments. Among architectural materials, aluminum has emerged as one of the most versatile options for… Continue reading... Read More»
Built with Metal Podcast: How CEI Materials Brings Brand Identity to Life Through Metal
For CEI Materials, Corporate Identity Design is about much more than selecting colors and finishes. It’s about taking a company’s established brand identity and translating it into an architectural system that can be executed consistently from one location to the next. In this episode of Built with Metal, Steven Huck of CEI Materials joins Melanie… Continue reading... Read More»
Bracing for the future
In metal building design, owners want to know the cost and delivery. Architects think about openings, elevations, space planning, and how the building will function. Engineers work through load paths and code requirements. Erectors focus on how the building will actually come together in the field. Bracing sits in the middle of all of that.… Continue reading... Read More»
Beyond the glass box
Daylight has long been one of architecture’s most valued design elements, improving occupant satisfaction, well-being, and connection to the outdoors. Yet as buildings have become increasingly transparent, many projects have revealed an uncomfortable truth: more glass does not necessarily produce better daylighting. As architects seek to create healthier, lower-carbon, and higher-performing buildings, the focus is… Continue reading... Read More»
News
- Guide Architecture adds MAIA Consulting to its healthcare design platform
- Allegion acquires Overly Door Company
- MacDonald-Miller appoints Lambert VP of construction services
- Keystone selected to be SFIA program administrator
- AIA helps associate members get PrepAREd for licensure
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September 2026