The University at Buffalo Student Union lobby shines with sleek metal panels on the ceiling, bringing a stunning interior upgrade with architectural impact.
Photo courtesy of MCA Member: ATAS International, Inc.
Metal That Dazzles Inside
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Better Materials. Better Planet.
Use MCA’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report to gain data-driven insights that help you make smarter material and design choices—supporting high-performance, sustainable, and eco-friendly buildings.
Get the LCA > https://metalconstruction.org/index.php/online-education/life-cycle-assessment-report
Shaping Style with Metal and Glass
For the exterior skin of the new Children’s Hospital building in Atlanta, the project team massed the patient towers with sleek glass curtain walls and Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs), incorporating playful curved corners and undulating awnings to complement the surrounding scenery and the aesthetics of the existing buildings on campus.
See more IMP buildings in our gallery >
Photos Courtesy of MCA and IMPAlliance Member: Nucor Corporation
Metal Composite Material: Setting the Tone for Dallas
Located between the West End historic district and the convention center in Dallas, 700 Jackson Street is a multi-phase, mixed-use development. The project consists of a ground-level restaurant and retail with 11 levels of parking above for both the courthouse and surrounding businesses. Perforated formed aluminum panels create the intricate design for the custom garage screen that sets the structure apart from other parking in the area. Special attention was paid to construction due to load-carrying embeds that were cast as part of the core’s concrete supporting structure to accommodate future expansion.
Photos courtesy of MCA and MCM Alliance Member: KSC Inc.
Turning Function into Art
The parking garage at The HealthPlex (part of the Norman Regional Health System in Oklahoma) becomes a work of wonder thanks to a custom garage screen crafted from post-anodized aluminum plates. Every detail of the design blends durability with striking visual appeal.
See the Case Study from MCA Member: KSC Construction >
Metal Roofing: Resilient by Design
Metal roofs are engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds. Buildings with metal roofing have endured some of the most powerful recent storms.
On-Demand Webinar: Insulated Metal Panels 101
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) offer superior insulating properties, outstanding spanning capabilities, and one-pass installation, making them quick to install and cost-effective compared to other wall assemblies. This session will be an excellent opportunity for contractors, engineers, and other members of the metal construction industry to learn more about these products, gaining a growing market share.
Photo courtesy of MCA and IMPAlliance Member: Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
Metal Architecture Academy
Earn 8 CE Credits and Earn a Badge!
Become an expert on Metal Architecture through Architectural Record’s Academy of Digital Learning.
Upon successful completion of this academy, you will earn 8 AIA LU/HSW + 0.8 ICC CEU + 8 IIBEC CEH + 6 IDCEC CEU/HSW and a digital badge that demonstrates your mastery and achievement.
Earn your digital badge and showcase your expertise!
Mix It Up with MCM: Matte and Glossy Finishes
Toronto’s River City Condos feature contrasting Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels in aluminum Matte Black and Gloss White finishes. Designed by Saucier+Perrotte Architectes and ZAS Architects + Interiors, the project earned LEED Gold Certification.
Photo Courtesy of MCM Alliance and MCA Member: ALPOLIC® Materials – Americas
Visit Us at METALCON!
Booth #1105
Come say HELLO to the MCA team at METALCON Booth #1105!
We’re excited to meet you and share the many ways MCA supports the metal construction industry. Stop by to:
• Discover our latest programs and initiatives that are shaping the future of metal construction.
• Explore technical resources designed to make your projects more innovative and more efficient.
• Learn about our education programs that keep you—and your team—up to date on codes, standards, and emerging technologies.
We’d love the chance to connect, answer your questions, and hear about the projects you’re working on. Don’t miss it—see you at Booth #1105!
