The Aluminum Association, Arlington, Va., established a new committee for its membership. The building and construction committee will be led by newly elected chairman Eddie Bugg, director of sustainable solutions at Kawneer Co., Norcross, Ga. The group was created to support the association’ ssustainability working group, which was established in 2008 to promote sustainability directly from the aluminum industry.
Committee formed to support sustainability (May 2009)
This Month’s Features
Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.
Top 5 Factors when Considering Insulated Metal Panels vs. Metal Building Insulation
As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...
Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...
Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.
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