Tag: perforated metal
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Case Study: Biophilic Design with Perforated Metal
What do you do with an aging mid-rise office complex with struggling occupancy? Michael Maltzan Architecture decided to address the problem, starting outside first, with landscape design. Addressing an ample, underutilized, concrete space, they set upon a biophilic design journey to revitalize and bring value to tenants and owners. The design was straightforward and…
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Case Study: Architectural Metals for Residential Spaces
Architectural metals like expanded mesh, perforated metal, and laser cut panels are a road less traveled in residential home design, but are gaining popularity and offer many great design opportunities. Where do you find these materials used? Outdoors, you’ll find these materials used as privacy screens, sunshades, or garden trellis. In contrast, on the inside,…
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What should an architect specify behind an expanded mesh facade?
An extremely common question we get asked at AMICO is… What should the architect specify behind the expanded mesh facade? Because all forms of expanded mesh are open to some degree, the surface behind the mesh needs to be water-tight to protect the insulation and prevent water from getting trapped behind the wall. The question…
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Q&A: Parking Garage Screen Design
Q1: Why is a parking garage screen important? Parking garage screens provide an opportunity to transform blank utilitarian structures into architectural assets. Metal cladding enhances aesthetics by offering a finished look that blends with the surrounding architecture and creates a more cohesive neighborhood feel while concealing unsightly structural elements, reducing the visual impact of vehicles…
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Building Performance Standards: Facade Upgrades for Efficiency
Across 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
Advantages 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…
