The 2008 Distinguished Service Award for the Architectural Products Group, which went to Steve Fronek, vice president of technical services for Wausau Window and Wall Systems, Wausau, Wis., was one of several honors presented at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s 72nd Annual Conference Awards Banquet held recently at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, Calif. Fronek has been very involved in the evolution of thermal performance standards. Other award winners included: Outstanding Member Award David Moyer, vice president, Architectural Testing Inc., York, Pa. Residential Products Group Distinguished Service Award Tracy Rogers, technical director, Edgetech IG, a division of Lauren International, Cambridge, Ohio. Marketing Distinguished Service Award Joe Hums, regional sales manager, Mikron, a division of Quanex Corp., Houston. Chairman’s Award Acralight International, Santa Ana, Calif.
Wausau VP wins AAMA award (April 2009)
This Month’s Features
Case Engineering: Strength, Steel, and Structural Appeal
Working with a diverse range of industries, Case Engineering encounters opportunities to use innovative metal solutions.
Material Expression, Fabrication Intelligence, and System Flexibility in Metal Facades
For architects exploring metal as a primary facade material, these projects underscore the value of early manufacturer collaboration in preserving design intent while navigating...
In Plane’s Sight
Sporting both a striking layout and distinct coatings used for the metals, the design makes a substantial visual impact.
LEED v5 and Embodied Carbon: What Metal Specs Must Address
LEED v5 prioritizes embodied carbon, requiring architects to rethink how steel and aluminum are specified, documented, and assessed across the building lifecycle.