For architects and construction engineers, material selection can influence curb appeal, structural requirements, energy performance, maintenance needs, and long-term life-cycle costs. Two architectural materials—LUMIFLON® FEVE resins and Fluon® ETFE film— provide durable, low-maintenance solutions that expand design possibilities while supporting longer-lasting, more sustainable buildings.

LUMIFLON FEVE resins

When used in exterior coatings, these resins protect buildings and structures from UV exposure and severe weather for decades while retaining color and gloss. LUMIFLON-based coatings meet the stringent performance requirements of AAMA 2605 and can be used on metal extrusions such as windows and curtain walls, as well as metal panels, wood, cement, and composites.

The Spiral in New York’s Hudson Yards demonstrates these advantages in a high-profile architectural application. LUMIFLON-based coatings protect exterior metal components while supporting the building’s distinctive appearance and long-term durability.

Fluon ETFE film

This material combines design flexibility with lightweight, fire-rated performance for roofs and façades. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 345,500 square feet of inflated ETFE cushions form two massive curbside canopies spanning eight traffic lanes. Significantly lighter than glass, these translucent systems provide abundant natural light while reducing structural steel requirements and solar heat gain. Custom frit patterns control light transmission and support nighttime LED illumination.

Together, these advanced architectural materials provide specifiers with durable, design-flexible, and low-maintenance alternatives that can enhance aesthetics, extend service life, and support sustainability goals.

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