3A Composites USA Inc.’s Alucobond naturAL aluminum composite material is available in three new woodgrain finishes: Beachwood, Chestnut and Rustic Walnut. The wood-grain finishes are 3-mm-, 4-mm- or 6-mm-thick, and combine the appearance of wood with durability, lightweight properties and ease of maintenance. Alucobond naturAL surfaces are offered in wood, graphite, stainless steel, zinc, rusted metal and mirrored glass.
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.