Major Industries, Wausau, Wis., announced that its Guardian 275 translucent curtainwall has been approved by the Florida Building Commission for use in the Florida construction industry (FL10280). To receive Florida approval, which encompasses most Florida counties, the curtainwall had to withstand a variety of missile impact, water, and air infiltration and pressure load tests. The curtainwall has a sandwich panel design and is made of high-performance materials.
Curtainwall Passes Florida Testing
This Month’s Features
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.
Insulation: The Hidden Detail Defining Metal Building Design
More architects are embracing the look of exposed insulation, leaning into its raw, utilitarian appeal as part of a broader industrial or rustic design...
Expressive Designs with Tomecek
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Studio Architecture
Tomecek Studio Architecture is a firm based in Denver, Colo., that brings authenticity to its designs.
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
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March/April 2026