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.

Metal siding is far from a new concept, but many commercial project managers are turning to it today. Amid this shift, construction and architectural firms should ask why and see if metal walls are right for them.

Western Specialty Contractors – Kansas City Sheet Metal Division was given the task of modernizing the front entrance of its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.

To house residents of such an eclectic area in a new mixed-use apartment building, the developer sought out a look that balanced The Grove’s masonry-heavy traditional look with a contemporary aesthetic.

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.

Whether it is designing for a residential property, a multifamily development, or commercial projects, architects and designers must consider several major factors.

Specifically engineered for controlled environments, the panels maintain the constant temperatures needed for insect breeding and storage at the high-tech cricket farm. Insulated panels provided an optimal solution for keeping crickets at prime temperatures, especially in the frozen storage portion of the facility.

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.