Today's Architectural Metals for the Interior World
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the cost effectiveness of aluminum, as well as its sustainable nature and green attributes.
- Understand the options of colors and textures available in today's architectural metals.
- Illustrate creative intuitive metal usage in walls, ceilings, and accents replacing old construction methods.
- Explore how metal can enhance an interior environment with beauty, strength, and resilience.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course will introduce attendees to a variety of interior applications for metal panels and other metal components. Those include metal ceilings, wall panels, column covers, perforated panels, acoustical panels, accents, and more. The different types of metal, profiles, colors, and finishes will be discussed. Discover the sustainable nature of metal, its green attributes, and how metal can enhance an interior environment with beauty, strength, and resilience.

Photo courtesy of Bates Masi + Architects
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Kevin Cox has over 25 years of experience in the commercial construction industry, including positions within operations and in sales and estimating for a large commercial interior contractor. He has held positions in architectural business development and ran his own commercial contracting company for half a decade. Kevin has extensive knowledge of exterior and interior wall construction, as well as interior ceilings and room acoustics. He joined ATAS International as a regional Product Representative, and currently holds the position of Interiors Business Development Manager. |