Stella (14 Lecount Place): Total Curtain Wall
(This article was originally published on www.FLSustainability.com) Consolidation of expansive glass and non-glass cladding into a total curtain wall system is embodied at Stella (14 Lecount Place), designed by Beyer Blinder Belle, through the use of the ES-UN8030...
Should Metal Panel Cladding Have Welded Corners?
Many of you may not know this but in my early metal fabricating career I was a certified welder in the architectural metals industry. We made all sorts of custom products, using mostly non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, bronze, and stainless steel. One of...
Understanding the LEED Green Building Rating System for Metal Cladding Material
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system was developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998 to provide third-party verification that a building project has reached LEED Certification. There are four levels of...
Top Fire-Resistant Aluminum Composite Panel Brands in the USA: A Comparison
The global adoption of aluminum composite panels (ACPs) for exterior and interior cladding is rapidly accelerating within the construction market. Architects and consumers alike find it difficult to transition away from this versatile material to any clear...
