Metal Entrance Evokes Medieval Wonder
(12/16/2025)
Unlike real wood, the wood grain coatings for aluminum resist weather, humidity, chemicals, corrosion, fire, UV light, insects and scratches.
Tag: aluminum
A custom sunshade system with a copper finish, an eye-catching curtain wall system, and entrance doors offer visual interest to the exterior of this educational hub.
Trine University’s SDI Center uses aluminum framing to enhance daylighting, performance, and flexibility in a modern, student-centered academic setting.
Building Envelope Design
(05/28/2025)
Explore how aluminum leads sustainable construction with its recyclability, strength, and style. A smart, eco-friendly choice for modern design.
A mixed-use development called Sixth and Guadalupe in Austin features glass-clad volumes on an aluminum base and is the city’s tallest skyscraper.
This Month’s Features
Metal Roofing Retrofits
New standing seam metal roofs have very few exposed fasteners, plus they have the added ability to move with the expansion and contraction of...
Pristine Planning, Potential, and Pod A + D
Where brand identity meets design, artistic buildings emerge to reflect the needs and cultures of the people they serve. In this month’s edition of...
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
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.