Winners of the fifth annual Student Design Competition have been named by the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, with $32,000 awarded to 10 students and faculty advisors.
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This year’s contest challenged students to create an innovative metal building design for a municipal fire station.
This Month’s Features
Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.
Insulation: The Hidden Detail Defining Metal Building Design
More architects are embracing the look of exposed insulation, leaning into its raw, utilitarian appeal as part of a broader industrial or rustic design...
Expressive Designs with Tomecek
Studio Architecture
Studio Architecture
Tomecek Studio Architecture is a firm based in Denver, Colo., that brings authenticity to its designs.
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
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March/April 2026