Articles Tagged with ''metal panels''

A new station opens up the department to the surrounding community, both visually and literally, thanks to its substantial meeting space. It also features a classic design highlighted by metal roof panels and wall highlights that will help ease maintenance for decades to come.

A new 290-unit apartment building called Parc Haven Apartments is one of the standout additions. It features industrial-style metal cladding that references the train tracks it adjoins, along with colorful metal panel highlights that nod to the park’s signature sculpture sited directly across the street.

The building had evolved with a collection of additions and renovations – the goal was to preserve many of its architectural elements, including large window openings, some of which had been infilled.

The K-Roc panels utilize a mineral fiber insulation core which is best suited for fire protection. The 8-inch panel achieved a 3-hour rating based on ASTM E119/ULC-S101 testing.

Designing and constructing a structure involves much more than the project’s immediate needs and costs. Rising regulatory pressure and shifting market trends mean firms must pay more attention to how their choices impact long-term building performance.

Hurricanes devastated properties across the U.S. Virgin Islands a few years ago, including on St. Thomas where the former Bluebeard Beach Club resort lost the roofs on all seven of its guestroom buildings, which also all suffered significant moisture damage.

Creating mid-rise apartment buildings that are both affordable and attractive can be a challenge. Architects must balance the desire to add exterior flair without busting a client’s budget.

Completion of Boston’s newest eye-catching facility, including the installation of aluminum composite material took more than four years. Modernizing the facilities included the addition of four new gates, including three approved in 1995 but never built.

When it came time to select materials for the building envelope of the expansive facility, insulated metal panels quickly became the preferred solution based on their versatility and performance characteristics.  

The new school, now open, features an exterior design that mixes traditional and contemporary materials – and which mirrors the forward-thinking educational programs happening within its walls.