Dive into the updates and trajectory of the metal architecture industry with the first ever Metal Architecture State of the Industry Roundtable.
Tag: LEEDv5
Materials account for more than 11 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions annually, and many conventional products pose risks to human health and ecosystems throughout their life cycles.
This Month’s Features
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.
Exploring Ornamental Metals
Between a constant architectural desire to push design and aesthetic boundaries and seemingly limitless materials being introduced or repurposed for unique uses, there has...
Ornamental Metal: A Name With More Than Meets the Eye
While visual design trends certainly make an important contribution to an occupant’s overall experience, there are other ways ornamental metal can help ensure a...
Raising the Bar on Snow Retention Systems
A snow retention manufacturer should provide proof of design using specific load test data of the exact roof product and application, rather than on...