Tag Archives: Aluminum

Award-winning Denver project conforms to context with contemporary interpretation

March 13, 2023

The GoSpotCheck headquarters in Denver, Colorado, has been honored as the recipient of a 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Award.

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S.F. architect opts for unusual materials for Bay Area school expansion

January 9, 2023

The Office of Charles F. Bloszies, FAIA, undertook the 1115-m² (12,000-sf) addition and renovation project for the Cathedral School for Boys in the Bay Area, opting for a pale green curtain wall facade to expedite progress on the project.

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Testing and specifications: Aluminum-framed fenestration assemblies

October 21, 2022

While no building product component or system is truly “bulletproof,” industry resources are evolving to evaluate, select, and specify high-performance, aluminum-framed curtain wall, storefront, entrance, and window systems which can help protect against active shooter attacks in schools, universities, and other facilities.

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Considerations for anodized aluminum cladding

June 6, 2022

Anodized aluminum cladding offers commercial buildings a durable, and sustainable finish with a lifespan of 40 years or more.

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Fiberglass windows come of age

March 4, 2022

Fiberglass window frames are rapidly gaining popularity in commercial projects from multifamily to hospitality and new innovations in operating hardware make them attractive for senior livings. Offering flexible design and installation options, high-performance structural and thermal attributes, and sleek, contemporary sightlines, fiberglass windows make a great alternative to vinyl and aluminum windows and are worth considering on future projects.

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