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Metal Architecture Academy

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Amidst today's unprecedented challenges—climate change, economic shifts, and pandemics— metal building innovations shine. In architecture, metal walls and roofing offer flexible, sustainable, high-performance solutions that address these issues while infusing design with freshness. From captivating color palettes to easy installation, they redefine architectural building solutions. The Metal Architecture Academy delves into metal’s many possibilities. For instance, metal walls composed of metal composite material (MCM), insulated metal panels (IMPs), and single-skin metal panels offer durable and stunning architectural facades in a myriad of shapes and finishes. And, when it comes to low-slope metal, steep-slope metal, and IMP roofing and components, the designs, energy savings, and durability attributes are innumerable. Discover transformative advancements like solar-integrated panels, reflective coatings, and above-sheathing ventilation, which redefine sustainability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics in modern architecture. Dive into these courses, which explore the latest trends and methods leveraging metal's versatility for progressive, eco-friendly structures that push architectural boundaries.

Academy Courses

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6 AIA LU/HSW

Image for the course: Cladding for Durability

Cladding for Durability

Specifying metal cladding for roof and siding can prove ideal in retrofits

Credits: ICC

Type: Webinar On-Demand

Image for the course: Using Metal to Achieve Aesthetics and Performance

Using Metal to Achieve Aesthetics and Performance

Single-skin metal pans offer a versatile, durable, and flexible option for sustainable construction

Credits: IDCEC, ICC

Type: Multimedia

Image for the course: Architectural Excellence with Insulated Metal Panels

Architectural Excellence with Insulated Metal Panels

Insulated metal panels offer environmental benefits, ease of installation, and potential for high design

Credits: IDCEC, ICC

Type: Article

Image for the course: Designing Outside the Box

Designing Outside the Box

IMPs and their role in a low carbon world

Credits: GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Image for the course: Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

Aesthetics in Designing With Metal Composite Material (MCM)

Curved, bended, textured, or patterned, metal composite material panels can be used to create decorative, eye-catching facade designs

Credits: IDCEC, ICC

Type: Article

Image for the course: Exploring Metal Composite Material (MCM) Finishes

Exploring Metal Composite Material (MCM) Finishes

Available in custom colors and specialty finishes, high-performance MCM wall finishes are taking design to a new level

Credits: IDCEC, ICC

Type: Article

Image for the course: Decision Point–Examining the Advantages of Insulated Metal Panels Against Tilt-Up

Decision Point–Examining the Advantages of Insulated Metal Panels Against Tilt-Up

Understanding insulated metal panels in modern building construction

Credits: GBCI, ICC

Type: Article

Image for the course: The Metal Retrofit Revolution

The Metal Retrofit Revolution

Delivering longevity, durability, and great aesthetics, metal roofing and cladding panels are a popular choice for today’s retrofit and adaptive reuse projects

Credits: AIA, IDCEC, ICC

Type: Article