Metal Architecture Academy
Brought to you by Metal Construction Association (MCA)
The Metal Academy explores the versatility and innovation of metal in modern architecture, from achieving exceptional durability to meeting ambitious sustainability goals. Courses in this collection cover strategies for designing with metal to balance long-term performance with striking aesthetics, highlighting its role in creating buildings that are resilient, efficient, and visually compelling.
Participants will examine the use of metal panels in both functional and sustainable design, including their contributions to a low-carbon future. Topics include enhancing building envelopes for energy efficiency, achieving architectural excellence with metal, and maximizing the design potential of metal panels for both form and function. Real-world examples and expert insights illustrate how metal can deliver on durability, environmental responsibility, and design innovation.
Academy Courses
8 AIA LU/HSW
Complex Geometry, Simple Solutions
Bringing Challenging Designs to Life with Metal Composite Material
Credits: AIA/HSW
Type: Webinar
Oct 28 2026 2:00 PM ET
The Perfect Partner: Specifying perforated metal panels in adaptive reuse projects
Transforming abandoned structures into inspiring and sustainable commercial spaces
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
Metal Composite Material
Design flexibility, code compliance, and sustainable performance
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
Resilient by Design
The role of metal roofing and wall systems in extreme weather performance
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
Modern Appeal, Lasting Protection: Metal Siding for High-End Residential Design
Blending Aesthetics, Performance, and Resilience in Modern Residential Exteriors
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Versatility of Design and LEED Certification with Metal Composite Materials
How this sustainable and resilient cladding material encourages creativity and helps buildings achieve LEED certification
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
Insulated Metal Panels for Wall and Roofing Retrofits
Boosting energy performance, comfort, and aesthetics, IMP overcladding and reroofing projects are on the rise
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
Why Architects Love Insulated Metal Panels
With top thermal performance, air, water, and vapor protection, and great aesthetics, IMP wall and roofing systems have it all
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW, IIBEC
Type: Article
