Using Metal to Achieve Aesthetics and Performance
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast two types of single skin metal panels: Roll Formed and Custom designed.
- Identify the many types of metals that can be used for single skin metal panels, their origin, and performance attributes.
- List the occupant health and safety benefits single skin metal panels can provide by offering high performing rain screen, sunscreens, and a physical barrier from the elements.
- Describe various real-world examples of how specifying single skin metal panels can support architects’ vision for both durable and aesthetically unique projects.
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
Single-skin metal panels are versatile, durable, and aesthetically flexible component architects can leverage to create beautiful, durable, and sustainable commercial products. The presentation will explore two primary types of single-skin metal panels: Roll Formed and Custom panels. Roll Formed panels are produced by passing metal sheets through rollers to achieve the desired shape and size, making them cost-effective and efficient. Custom panels are tailored to specific design requirements, offering architectural aesthetics and functionality flexibility. Additionally, this presentation will explore many applications and provide an overview of the various metals available for metal panels, including copper, stainless steel, zinc, and aluminum.
In this course, we will delve into the world of single-skin metal panels. We’ll start by comparing roll-formed and custom-designed panels, focusing on their manufacturing methods, design flexibility, and use cases. Roll-formed panels are produced by continuously bending metal sheets, offering an economical and standardized approach. On the other hand, Custom Designed panels are crafted to meet specific architectural requirements, allowing for more unique and flexible designs.
We’ll also examine different metals used in these panels, such as aluminum, steel, and copper, discussing their origins, performance, and effects on durability and aesthetics. Understanding these materials will help you make informed choices for your projects. Additionally, we’ll highlight the health and safety benefits of single-skin metal panels, including their role as high-performance rain screens, sunscreens, and physical barriers. Finally, we’ll look at real-world examples to show how these panels can create durable and visually captivating architectural designs.
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