Anodized aluminum can be formed to minimize crazing – different from cracking – of the protective oxide layer. Lorin anodized aluminum can be used in a variety of applications when proper precautions are taken, in consultation with Lorin or forming experts.

An evolution in 3D printing opens the door for what is possible for building exteriors.

These systems allow buildings to be more energy-efficient and sustainable, without losing aesthetics.

The façade industry features many building materials that can be recycled and reused, many of which can take on an entirely new and different life in their second chapter.

Fort Worth, Texas, recently was named the second fastest-growing city in the United States by the U.S. Census Bureau, and this growth is quickly spreading into surrounding suburbs. 

The incorporation of metallic coatings provides added benefit on multiple fronts—greater durability, and enhanced aesthetics for prefabricated systems, prepared vertical walls, and interior drywall surfaces.

After years of steady deterioration, Hendricks Commercial Properties saved the architectural gem from ruin by initiating a grand restoration project for the long-neglected Bottleworks District.   

Demand for coated metal in applications and segments like metal roofing and building and construction is rising exponentially, fueled by a global boom in commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation activity. 

College applications took a hit during the pandemic but they’ve rebounded in a big way for the class of 2026. The return to campus means a return to what has become an over-booked housing market in college communities.

Called “Lifeguard Arena,” the structure features a dynamic façade design that makes good use of the bold imagery that metal panels can bring to building exteriors.