Metal Architecture is 40!

by hanna_kowal | October 14, 2025 10:14 am

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Metal Architecture magazine started its journey 40 years ago, in 1985, a halcyon year. Since then, the publication has grown alongside its older sibling, Metal Construction News, to become one of the most trusted voices in the metal buildings sector.

“Metal Architecture magazine has been a key media partner for the past 40 years,” says Metal Construction Association (MCA) executive director Jeff Henry. “As the premier publication advocating metal roofing and wall components, Metal Architecture has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of metal’s attributes across the design community and key stakeholders. It has been an invaluable contributor to building recognition of the Metal Construction Association and our mission to expand the use of metal roofing and wall systems.”

Many industry players, such as Isiah Industries president Todd E. Miller, say they look back fondly at the magazine’s tenure as a source of industry and design information and look forward to its continued service to this duty.

“As an industry leader, I have always depended on you to chronicle what’s happening in our industry, keep me informed of new developments, and, perhaps most importantly, to celebrate the amazing things that can happen when people specify and build with metal,” says Miller. “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the positive impact and influence your publication has had. On behalf of the industry, thank you for your commitment and your creativity. Here’s to your next 40 years of inspiring excellence in construction with metal and driving our industry to higher levels!”

Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, a longtime contributor and author of Metal Architecture’s Constructive Insights column, also reflected on the milestone. “It has been an honor to contribute the Constructive Insights column to Metal Architecture since 2017. I enjoy tracking current and emerging building performance trends related to sustainability, healthy building, and resilience, and sharing my insights on these to prepare building professionals for what’s new and what’s coming.”

As we look forward to the next 40 years and beyond, Metal Architecture also hopes to celebrate the past. With this in mind, we’ve curated some of the best designs of the past half-decade—a look back at the best of the best from our annual Design Awards. Hopefully, these past exemplars of the use of metal in architectural design can help inspire the great architectural dreams of the future.

Anniversary Projects

Best of 2020

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Explore the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atla.[3]

Best of 2021

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Check out the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Oklahoma City.[5]

Best of 2022

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Take a look at The Clays at Lone Oaks Farm, Middleton, Tenn.[7]

Best of 2023

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Texas A&M University Southside Rec Center, College Station, Texas.[9]

Best of 2024

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Emit Campus, Sheridan, Wyo.[11]

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