Steel-framed doors protect historic aircraft at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome without disrupting the vintage aesthetic.
Tag: Metal Cladding
Copper Designs Celebrated in 2025 NACIA Awards
(07/03/2025)
The 2025 NACIA Awards honor 10 North American projects for outstanding use of copper in architecture, from restoration to new construction.
1211 East Eleventh brings metal cladding and mixed-use energy to a key East Austin corner with views, retail, and shared outdoor space.
Harnessing the Sun
(06/18/2025)
Solar-integrated metal walls and roofs transform buildings into efficient, low-carbon systems that conserve and generate energy.
Report Predicts Sunny Future for Rainscreen Cladding
(05/28/2025)
Metal rainscreens led the global market in 2024, with demand set to soar past $22.5 billion by 2031, driven by sustainability goals and infrastructure growth.
Rainscreen vs. Barrier Wall
(05/28/2025)
Choosing between rainscreen cladding and barrier walls depends on your project's goals—rainscreens offer design flexibility, while barrier walls provide cost efficiency.
This Month’s Features
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.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.