A really cool idea: As temperatures rise, so does the demand for cool roofing

May 27, 2020

As greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to trap heat and make homes and businesses more difficult to cool, cities are struggling to keep up with the demand on local energy grids. Higher cooling demands are also making it more costly to own a home, run a business, or staff...

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Kinetic façade systems: Adding a dynamic element to building structures

November 8, 2019

Wind-driven kinetic façade systems add dynamic movement to building enclosures and wall systems. Responding to air currents, the flapper-panel design creates the look of rolling waves across the wall.

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The design-assist approach to affordable ‘jewel’ façades

November 4, 2019

by Jen Miret and Said Elieh

Building exteriors are becoming increasingly complex today. They take never-before-seen shapes and soar to new heights, pushing the aesthetic and technical limits of building materials. Interestingly enough, little to none of this rising architectural complexity could be attributed to lavish construction budgets or...

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Milwaukee schools extend life of buildings with innovative roofing system

November 4, 2019

New roofing and drainage systems were implemented to solve safety concerns and extend the life of the Milwaukee Public School System buildings.

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Texas robotics firm creates high-tech look with metal panels

September 9, 2019

Robotics developer Innovation First International in Greenville, Texas, has utilized metal panels for its building envelope system to add an all-metal aesthetic, provide insulation, and create modularity.

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Specifying zinc façades

August 28, 2019

Used in Europe since the 1800s, zinc exterior wall cladding has gained popularity in the united states during the last few decades. As a proven and dependable material, architectural rolled zinc products complement both contemporary and traditional designs. As buildings weather and age, their zinc façades develop a recognizable...

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Aiming for net zero in public buildings: Eight principles

July 19, 2019

Buildings account for as much as 40 percent of all energy consumed in the United States according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).1 If the country is to address carbon emissions and its contribution to climate change, this needle must move.

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Metal roof brings a ‘front porch lifestyle’ to Florida clubhouse

June 13, 2019

The new Arbor Grande residential development within a planned community in Florida offers a number of residents-only features within its gated confines. The 650-m2 (7000-sf) clubhouse and fitness center reinforces a relaxed coastal vibe with a design that draws on the Gulf Coast vernacular, which includes distinctively ribbed metal...

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Metal panels create high-tech look for South Carolina school

June 3, 2019

The Myrtle Beach Middle School in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers a vision of the future, in both its eye-catching design and award-winning performance. The school, like four others opened by the Horry County School District (HCSD), is engineered to be net-energy positive, meaning they generate more energy than...

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Metal roofs create old-style boardwalk look for Alabama amusement park

May 14, 2019

The Park at Owa in Foley, Alabama, featuring an amusement park with two themed shopping and entertainment districts, has become a favorite with locals and tourists in just a of couple years. Drawing on classic Southern coastal architectural themes, designers with Florida-based STOA Architects opted for metal roofing panels...

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