To meet the high-wind requirements of the coast, this architectural roofing project used McElroy Metal’s Maxima standing seam metal roofing.

Beyond aesthetics, the exposed fastener metal panel system provided an economical solution and the material is basically maintenance free.

Cass Sheet Metal restores the architectural sheet metal at the Book Tower.

“Designing today isn’t just about structural integrity. It’s about a building’s impact on the environment, and what type of visual style it can express,” says Thomas Passek, president of the Copper Development Association Inc. 

A new partnership between SMACNA and the American Institute of Architecture Students will give architectural sheet metal a new view. 

At the Special Dreams Farm in St. Clair Township, Michigan, sheet metal apprentices in Local 80’s International Training Institute recently practiced how to professionally coordinate their skills under one roof.

The North American Copper in Architecture Awards program recognizes excellent uses of copper in residential, educational and government buildings.

With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic structure, environmentally responsible production, and great ROI, anodized aluminum is an excellent choice for architectural exterior applications when quality control is desired.

Each year, the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) Awards are judged by a panel of industry experts who examine the use of architectural copper in building design, installation craftsmanship and restoration. 

A 4,500-square-foot house located near Grayton Beach, Fla., now has a metal standing-seam roof and metal exterior.