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Architectural Metal Matters
Insights, inspiration, and innovation in architectural metals
Explore how expanded mesh, perforated metal, and laser cut panels are contributing to the built environment.
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Designing for Light and Shadow in Architecture
Read more: Designing for Light and Shadow in ArchitectureIn architecture, light can be more than illumination; it serves as a fundamental design material. Whether natural or artificial, light shapes our perception of space, texture, and atmosphere. Equally important is the interplay with shadow, which adds depth, emotion, and rhythm to architectural experiences. Material selection can partner with light, activating spaces through texture, transparency,…
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Building Performance Standards: Facade Upgrades for Efficiency
Read more: Building Performance Standards: Facade Upgrades for EfficiencyAcross the U.S. and Canada, new Building Performance Standards (BPS) are prompting owners to retrofit existing buildings for lower energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions. Cities like New York, Washington D.C., Denver, and more than 10 others have adopted BPS policies, meaning older facades are getting a serious makeover. One of the smartest upgrades? AMICO…
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Utilizing Perforated Metal In Acoustically Complex Environments
Read more: Utilizing Perforated Metal In Acoustically Complex EnvironmentsAdvantages of Perforated Metal Solutions in Acoustic Applications When considering designing with perforated metal for acoustically demanding situations, it can be used to either actively manage frequencies or be an acoustically transparent protective surface for another material. These solutions most frequently utilize aluminum or stainless steel for their lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. Acoustically Transparent Perforated…
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Quantifying Passive Sunshade Heat Gain Reduction
Read more: Quantifying Passive Sunshade Heat Gain ReductionA long-standing practice of architects is to utilize architectural metals as a sunshade element to reduce glare, improve the quality of experience inside a building, and of course, to reduce heat gain. Typically, these designs are approached in three different ways:
Architectural Metal Matters is AMICO’s home for insights, inspiration, and innovation in architectural metal design. From facade strategies to material trends, sustainable solutions, and issues driving the architectural community, explore how architectural metals like expanded mesh, perforated metal, and laser cut panels are contributing to the built environment.
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