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The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a holistic green building rating program. Introduced in 2000 by the US Green Building Council, LEED has transformed the green building market.
Steelscape Inc. is a strong supporter of LEED and its goal of sustainable construction. As such, Steelscape has developed a LEED Guide to assist customers in understanding the various LEED rating systems and how they influence the construction industry.

The Steelscape LEED Guide provides basic information on the categories within each LEED rating tool, the various credits, how points are awarded, and where Steelscape’s products may be used to help buildings meet LEED requirements.

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The Metal Construction Association (MCA), expanding the use of metal in construction through marketing, technology, and education, has recently taken steps to make architects, architectural students, universities, and builders more aware of benefits of insulated metal panels (IMP), a type of paneling that will be known for its efficiency, high performance, reduced erection time and coordination, thermal performance, and aesthetics.
First, insulated metal panels are installed outboard of a metal stud cavity or other support system, minimizing thermal short circuits. Secondly, the panels incorporate a metal air and vapor barrier, eliminating other materials and construction trade coordination. Third, insulated metal panels provide highly efficient insulation in a small space. Fourth, the panels also provide a metal aesthetic exterior in a variety of sizes shapes, and colors. Superior thermal performance of insulated metal panels shadows standard wall construction practices and how they meet current and pending thermal code guidelines.

“Architects and contractors need to know, not only about the IMP, but also about the limitations of current wall construction methods, new thermal codes requirements, and how to build a quality exterior metal wall system,” said Scott Kriner, MCA spokesperson.

Recognition by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) of the shortcomings of insulated metal stud cavities, along with increased thermal performance requirements, has illuminated IMP as a uniquely efficient solution.

“Insulated metal panels have been manufactured for over 30 years, yet unlike other construction materials, knowledge of the benefits and uses of this product are limited in the architectural community,” remarked Kriner. “Now, with new energy codes and moisture control concerns, insulated metal panels provide a unique high performance solution in a compact product, eliminating other materials and reducing field labor.”

Insulated metal panels were one of the first exterior wall systems to install insulation outside of the support system without compromising thermal performance. Now, other systems are attempting to find similar answers, but must contend with various trades, insulation material efficiency, thermal short circuits and fire code acceptance. Currently, IMP systems are one of the few that meet all the performance criteria with minimal compromising.

“It is a product with a rich history, but made to meet and exceed the requirements of the future,” finished Kriner.

About Metal Construction Association (MCA)
Founded in 1983, MCA strives to expand the use of metal in construction through marketing, technology, and education. As a metal in construction industry organization, MCA’s members can develop and implement both macro and micro programs and activities to promote the use of metal in construction. MCA offers its members a unique opportunity in focusing industry efforts to increase the use of metal through innovation. For more information, visit www.metalconstruction.org.

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CAMBRIDGE, MD… A custom stainless steel metal fabric ceiling system from Cambridge
Architectural smartly drapes between lighting fixtures, creating a clean and modern overhead
surface for the newly renovated Louisiana State University (LSU) Student Union Theater lobby
in Baton Rouge, LA.

Originally constructed in 1965, the LSU Student Union Theater remains the largest theater venue
on campus. In 2004, renovation began on the facility to redesign the performance space for better
acoustics, and to redesign the building’s lobby to be larger and more welcoming for guests.
Today, the renovations are complete and the theater boasts a new look and the premiere season of
a new series, titled “Union Theater Presents.”

Metal fabric became a preferred material for the LSU Student Union Theater project due to its
unmatched visual and functional capabilities. The mesh brightened up the formerly dark space
and the delicate nature of the fabric assured that the draped ceiling would be comforting, not
oppressive.

A Cambridge LandscapeInteriors™ architectural mesh ceiling system was custom installed
inside the new foyer to elegantly cloak the space above visitors, contributing to a contemporary
and pleasant lobby area.

“We did some research, and really liked the idea of using metal fabric,” says Keith Steger,
Principal of HMS Architects, the architect of record for the theater’s design. “After looking at a
number of sources of the material, we chose to include Cambridge in the specifications because
their product aesthetically worked well and met our technical requirements.”

The new LandscapeInteriors ceiling system inside the LSU Student Union Theater, like all
Cambridge systems of its kind, also expertly hides structural elements like ductwork, plumbing
and wiring, blending its beauty with important functional characteristics.

“This is another first-of-its-kind project, where we started from scratch and, together with the
architect, built something unique with our material,” says Erica Wright, LandscapeInteriors Sales
Manager for Cambridge Architectural. “The result, we think, is a beautiful draping effect with
metal that we’re proud to say has never been done before.”

Cambridge’s design-build approach and support throughout the project helped to make the
draped ceiling system concept and implementation successful.
“Cambridge developed shop drawings, provided installation details and worked with us to
answer all of our questions,” says Keith Steger. “Eventually, they provided us with a full-size
mock-up which showed exactly how to install the system, and in the end it came out really well.”
The LSU Student Union Theater ceiling system was created with mesh in Cambridge’s Slink
pattern, which features flexible, open weaves that resemble chain mail and can be installed as
window treatments, virtual space dividers or as dynamic design elements with track hardware.
A Cambridge custom ceiling attachment system was used to install the Slink pattern. It uses a
combination of Cambridge’s Eclipse™ tension attachment hardware and additional steel
components to anchor the mesh panels at an angle for draping – a first for architectural mesh.
“Cambridge was very helpful in assessing the lobby area, determining the best structural
attachment method, and ensuring that the design team had all information necessary to create an
appropriate point of attachment, both structurally and aesthetically,” says Baker Brooks, Project
Manager for Buquet & LeBlanc, Inc., general contractor of the project.
Construction on the LSU Student Union Theater was completed in August 2008. The project
team included architect of record for theater design HMS Architects, New Orleans, LA, theater
consultant Grace & Hebert Architects, Baton Rouge, LA and general contractor Buquet &
LeBlanc, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA.
One of the primary functions of LandscapeInteriors metal fabric applications is to dramatically
define and separate space, while additionally providing visibility, light and air flow. In addition
to LandscapeInteriors, Cambridge offers a variety of additional architectural metal fabric
systems, and is available for assistance throughout the design-build process.

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Stainless Europe has signed a sponsorship agreement for the ArchiHome project. The project, developed by architect firm archi5 and manufacturer Isoris, consists of building houses from recycled shipping containers. The houses offer vast modification and customisation possibilities thanks to the use of prefabricated containers covered with a stainless steel envelope.

Stainless steel envelop in K36

Photograph : Cladding realised in stainless steel grade K36 and roofing in 18-9E.
Dimensions : thickness 0,7mm and width 641mm. Bright Annealed surface finish.
Computer-generated artist’s impression © Architecte archi5.

K36 stainless steel grade, which presents several advantages including price stability, sufficient resistance to corrosion, excellent brightness and reduced thermal expansion.
The first of these modern, adjustable and environmentally friendly houses will be presented on the occasion of the Summer Festival at the well-known Forum des Halles shopping centre in Paris, as the first prize of a big competition to be launched on July 6, 2009.
The name of the lucky winner of the stainless steel house (delivery only in Metropolitan France) will be soon revealed!

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Chicago, IL – May 9, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Fourteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2011 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Conducted annually by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the IDEAS2 awards recognize outstanding achievements in engineering and architecture on steel-framed building projects throughout the U.S. The award is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the structural steel industry in the U.S.The winning projects will be recognized on May 11 during AISC’s 2011 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Pittsburgh. A panel of design and construction industry professionals identified National and Merit winners in three categories, based on constructed value: projects less than $15 million; projects $15 million to $75 million; and projects greater than $75 million. In addition, the panel awarded a Presidential Award of Excellence to one project for structural engineering accomplishment.
Covering an array of project types including an airport terminal, a boutique office tower in Manhattan, a modern horse ranch in Texas, an action-sport trampoline facility, two power plant adaptive reuse facilities, and a tranquil park trail restroom, this year’s IDEAS2 winners demonstrate the flexible and effective solutions provided by structural steel on a wide variety of building projects. Each project was judged on its use of structural steel, with an emphasis on creative solutions to project requirements; design innovation; aesthetic and visual impact of the project; innovative use of architecturally exposed structural steel; technical or architectural advances in the use of the steel; the use of innovative design and construction methods; and sustainable design and construction.
The 14 IDEAS2 winners were chosen from nearly 100 submissions received from architectural and engineering firms throughout the U.S. The 2011 award-winning projects include:
Projects Less Than $15 Million
National Award: Rio Roca on the Brazos religious facility, Palo Pinto, Texas
National Award: Buckner Companies Home Office, Graham, N.C.
National Award: Cutting Horse Ranch facility, North Texas
Merit Award: The Power Plant at Rocketts Landing commercial adaptive reuse, Richmond, Va.
Merit Award: Montecito Residence, Montecito, Calif.
Merit Award: House of Air commercial adaptive reuse, Presidio Building 926, San Francisco
Merit Award: Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail Restroom, Austin, Texas
Projects $15 Million to $75 Million
National Award: New Gateway Building, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, N.Y.
National Award: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Research Support Facility, Golden, Colo.
National Award: Hypar Pavilion at Lincoln Center, New York

Projects Greater than $75 Million
National Award: Mineta San Jose International Airport Terminal B and Concourse, San Jose, Calif.
National Award: National Alabama Corporation Railcar Manufacturing Facility, Cherokee, Ala.
Merit Award: 510 Madison Avenue, New York
Presidential Award of Excellence in Engineering
Ottawa Street Power Station commercial adaptive reuse, Lansing, Mich.
Roger E. Ferch, P.E., president of AISC, commented, “The 2011 IDEAS2 winners demonstrate that innovation and creativity can be found on building projects of every size and description. Steel continues to provide excellent solutions for the entire design and construction team, from architects, engineers and developers to fabricators, erectors, and general contractors. Congratulations to the award-winning teams for projects that combine creativity, economy, and technical achievement through the use of structural steel.”

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March 3, 2011, Glenview, IL — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) recognized its 2010 President’s Award winners at its Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA in late January. The MCA President’s Awards are an annual designation given to outstanding building projects involving MCA member companies. The Awards honor innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs.

Each year, recipients are selected from projects submitted by MCA members to Metal Architecture Magazine’s annual Design Awards Program. This year, the honorees were chosen by an experienced panel of architects and an engineer. The panel consisted of:

-Elaine Fitzgerald, CSI, CDT, former project architect for Goettsch Partners, Chicago, IL. Ms. Fitzgerald is a registered architect with experience in commercial, higher education and high rise building design. She is an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute and Illinois Landmarks.
-Andrew M. Koglin, AIA, president of OKW Architects, Chicago, IL. Mr. Koglin has over 25 years experience with residential, retail, institutional and office buildings. Currently, he directs OKW’s retail and mixed-use project group.

-James C. Tuschall, president and CEO of Tuschall Engineering Company Inc., Burr Ridge, IL. Mr. Tuschall has 34 years of experience at Tuschall Engineering, an installer, fabricator and distributor of metal wall panels. He is active in MCA, serving as chairman of the Wall Panel Council and a member of the MCA Board of Directors.

The MCA President’s Awards were given in five categories: Overall Excellence, Roofing, Commercial-Industrial, Municipal-Institutional, and Residential. MCA also honored four projects with an Honorable Mention Award for each project’s unique or exceptional application.

The projects that received their respective 2010 President’s Awards were:

-Overall Excellence: Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. MCA member manufacturers are Contrarian Metal Resources; Firestone Building Products; and Umicore Building Products.
-Roofing: Firecreek Restaurant, Downingtown, PA. Petersen Aluminum is the MCA member manufacturer.

-Commercial-Industrial: River Crossing Corporate Center, Tucson, AZ. MCA member manufacturer is Morin: A Kingspan Group Company.

-Municipal-Institutional: Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Phase 2, Phoenix, AZ. Firestone Metal Products is the MCA member manufacturer.

-Residential: BeauSoleil Home, Lafayette, LA. MCA member manufacturer is MBCI.

The following four projects were acknowledged with an Honorable Mention Award:

-Child Saving Institute, Omaha, NE, for its retrofit application. MCA member manufacturers are Alpolic and Centria.
-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, Cambridge, MA for exceptional use of sunscreens. The member fabricator is Doralco Architectural Metals.

-St. Bernard Parish Fire Station No. 7, Violet, LA for application of traditional profile panel. The member manufacturers are Kingspan Benchmark and Morin: A Kingspan Group Company.

-Piedmont College Arrendale Amphitheater, Demorest, GA for its unique overhang application. The MCA Member manufacturer is Alcoa Architectural Metals.

Overall Excellence: Art Gallery of Alberta

The Art Gallery of Alberta is a new visual arts center located in the city’s arts and government core in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. The building’s architectural design formally and philosophically extends out into the community, welcoming visitors of all ages and backgrounds to experience contemporary art firsthand. The 84,000-square-foot building was opened to the public in January, 2010.

The MCA judging panel was impressed with the materials used for the curved linear design that changes throughout the day and cited this project as an exceptional example of excellent workmanship.

Crafted of 60,000 square feet of zinc with a quartzite backing from Umicore Building Products, 50,400 square feet of coil applied bead blast stainless steel from Contrarian Metal Resources, 22,500 square feet of painted aluminum from Firestone Building Products and high performance glazing; the building has a timeless appearance and extraordinary durability in the northern climate.

A. Zahner Company designed, engineered and fabricated both the metal panels installed on the facades and all of the robust and very curvilinear forms — using their patented structural aluminum ZEPPS system. All ZEPPS, stainless and zinc panels were fabricated and delivered to installation contractor Flynn Canada by A. Zahner. Ledcor Construction Ltd. was the lead contractor.

Designed by Randall Stout Architects, Inc., the materials selected for the building were designed to create a dramatic quality that allows the building to transform along with its natural surroundings.

Roofing: Firecreek Restaurant

This project involved a massive renovation of the historic Brandywine Paper Mill located on the Brandywine River. Built in the early 1800′s, the low-lying 6,200 sq. ft. fieldstone building was first a sawmill and then a paper mill. The recently completed Phase 1 includes the Firecreek Restaurant & Bar and several condo units in an adjoining three-story building. Building owner SHDC Papermill Associates, LP used a contemporary design that incorporates huge gears and bull-wheels from the long-dormant printing operation, as well as the original steel roof trusses.

According to the MCA judges, the two roof types and finishes chosen are a nice compliment to the historic stone building.

Carroll Build Design chose 3,700 sq. ft. 24 gauge Galvalume Plus High Snap-On Panels and 2,240 sq. ft. 16 oz. 1/2′ Copper Corrugated Panels from Petersen Aluminum for the roof. Munn Roofing was the installer and the contractor was Carroll Contractors.

Commercial-Industrial: River Crossing Corporate Center

River Crossing Corporate Center is a new two-story office development and the home office for the architectural and engineering firm, M3. One of the primary goals for River Crossing Corporate Center was to express, through the architecture of the new building, the nature of the work M3 does and be reflective of its client base. The aesthetic of ribbed metal cladding best fit this expression as a textural compliment to the exposed braced-framed steel building. Metal facing provides a sleek, strongly vertical surface to convey stability and strength.

The MCA judges were impressed with the palette of materials used and the thoughtful use of three different profiles — all integrated.

15,000 square feet of X-12-E Integrity Series Single skin, non-insulated panels from Morin: A Kingspan Group Company, were chosen by M3/Kappler LLC, the architect and building owner. The contractor was TBR Construction and Engineering and the metal installer was J.R. Tuttle Company.

Municipal-Institutional: Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation

The rapid growth of Arizona State University and the birth of their new downtown Phoenix campus create a special architectural and urban opportunity. This compact, five-story building, owned by the City of Phoenix, serves as the campus’ primary gateway on its marquee corner.

MCAs judging panel complemented the beautiful, well-detailed use of the copper panel system. To them, the building felt very lightweight and is a nice reflection of the unison between the university’s campuses.

The project demanded an affordable, no maintenance material that could blend with a series of existing and new buildings on campus.

The project architect, SmithGroup, specified more than 36,000 square feet of UNACLAD Architectural Grade Sheet Copper (AGSC) from Firestone Metal Products in three different profiles with a randomly repeating pattern to create texture and a play of light and shadow.

The general contractor was DPR Construction Inc. and the metal installer was Kovach, Inc.

Residential: BeauSoleil Home

The University of Louisiana in Lafayette wanted to produce an affordable prototype for a solar home. They made a conscious effort to make performance and affordability a high priority. Metal can resist up to 130 mph winds, which is completely necessary in an area such as Louisiana.

According to the judges, this entry shows the progression in the roofing market and the future of the industry with the use of photovoltaics.

The project used MBCI’s 16″ LokSeam in Slate Gray and PBC Corrugated profile in Galvalume. The university in the building owner and also served as the architect, general contractor and metal installer.

About the Metal Construction Association

The Metal Construction Association is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers whose metal products are used in structures throughout the world. The association’s mission is to grow the use of metal through market development, education, technical programs and selective action on public policies that affect the use of metal in building projects.

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According to our research report “US Aluminum Market Analysis”, the aluminum market in the United States is gaining momentum to recover its growth pattern and expected to grow in the coming years. Aluminum is extensively used as a finished product in the U.S., specifically in the packaging, transportation, and construction industries. Due to its nature of being a lightweight, strong, and recyclable metal, aluminum has and will continue to play a significant role in the US economy as applications are also being expanded in the aerospace, infrastructure, and defense industries.

The US aluminum industry is one of the world’s biggest producers of primary and secondary aluminum. The U.S. companies are the largest exclusive producer of primary aluminum. Aluminum use in automobiles will again increase and continue to grow as public demand for a greener environment and greater fuel efficiency forces policymakers to boost fuel economy standards, cut carbon dioxide emissions and enhance the use of aluminum in automobiles.

In case of secondary aluminum, the recycling rate of aluminum beverage cans had topped the chart in 2010, which shows that aluminum recycling industry will play a major role in near future. Our research indicates that the aluminum use in green building industry and hybrid car will surge in coming years as more and more people are looking forward for environment safety. Besides the automobile and construction industry, aluminum demand is growing in the aerospace industry in aircrafts and missiles due to its light weight property.

“US Aluminum Market Analysis” is an outcome of extensive research and detail study of the aluminum industry in the United States. The report discusses each of the consumption sectors in detail. Most importantly, it helps clients to get an idea about the direction, in which, the industry is likely to move in the coming years. The report also analyzes the future prospects for aluminum industry and their impact on the US aluminum market. It also discusses the emerging industry trends, which will decide the aluminum industry’s future in the country.

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4 March, 2010
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Alcoa Architectural Products (AAP) business received the Metal Construction Association’s President’s Award for Overall Excellence, an annual designation given for outstanding building projects.

The MCA President’s Awards honors member companies, architects, contractors and fabricators that help achieve innovative, creative building design. AAP’s Reynobond® aluminum composite material was a key material used on the façades of the newly built Central Los Angeles Area High School #9, a school for the performing arts.

The Los Angeles Unified School District wanted a campus that would reflect the creativity of the students through the architecture of its buildings. The school comprises four academies — education in music, dance, theatre arts and visual arts. The result is a stunning campus with dramatic buildings that look like sculptures. Alcoa’s Reynobond® ACM material in a Gray Velvet color was installed on all the academy and art building facades. The recyclable composite metal panels were also used on the exterior of the lobby, lobby canopy and pop-out windows as well as on the skylights and other areas on the library and theater.

“We are pleased that our Reynobond materials were selected for this spectacular campus. The aesthetic appeal of our Reynobond product, the variety of metals and colors available, and its formability were contributing factors in achieving a distinctive building design,” said Glen Morrison, President, Alcoa Building and Construction Systems.

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February 4, 2011 (New York, New York) – The Inland Steel Building Renovation, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), has won the 2011 MIPIM Architectural Review Future Project Award in the Offices category. The annual award program showcases exemplar architectural design and robust responses to the client brief, and takes place in conjunction with the MIPIM commercial property market in Cannes, France.
The judges commented, “The reinvention of this landmark Chicago office involved meeting the highest energy performance targets. It’s encouraging to see the relationship with the original and historic material.” Designed in 1958 by SOM, Chicago’s Inland Steel Building gave form to new organizational business methods of a strong post-war American economy. The Master Plan for its renovation embodies a high-performance, efficient workplace, designed to achieve Triple LEED Platinum Certification for Renovation, Core and Shell, and Commercial Interiors by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
A sophisticated, modular infrastructure system creates flexible interior conditions, with modular office components and cutting-edge energy-efficient mechanical systems that result in a reduction of energy and operating costs. A second glass envelope will be inserted within the existing façade to create an active climate wall, naturally exhausting air heated by the sun. To protect the tower from excessive solar heat gain, the envelope includes low-e high-performance glazing and motorized vertical blinds, programmed to follow the sun by default but controllable by employees from their desktop computers.
The renovation also incorporates chilled beams to circulate cold water throughout the building and cool the interior environment, resulting in a 38% reduction in energy consumption compared to a conventional office building. The new system is concealed behind a custom metal mesh ceiling, which also integrates sprinklers and high-efficiency electric lights linked to occupancy sensors and daylight dimming controls.
The interior can be reconfigured without wasting material or time to accommodate each tenant’s specific needs. Modular partitions plug into the building grid with spring-loaded connectors, taking advantage of Inland’s column-free space to allow the creation of virtually any interior configuration. The partitions are lightweight and two inches thick but offer acoustical insulation superior to many conventional frame walls. Tenants can choose from three coordinated palettes of environmentally-conscious finishes that clip onto the partition façades.
“The design for Inland Steel’s renovation achieves new standards for sustainability, efficiency, and economy of space,” states Stephen Apking, SOM’s Partner in Charge. “The design offers a flexible alternative to a conventional commercial fit out, providing companies with an immediately deployable workplace and high-end amenities without tying them down to one location, size, or configuration.”

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March 3, 2011, Michigan City, IN – Architects, building owners and specifiers looking for ways to create more eco-friendly structures are turning to Kalzip roof and cladding systems. Whether the goal is to qualify a building for certification under the USGBC’s LEED standard or simply to use these guidelines to make a more energy and environmentally sound building, Kalzip can help accumulate points in at least three of the six categories in LEED New Construction, version 2.2. These include: Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, and Materials and Resources.

Of the total 14 possible points in Sustainable Sites (SS), the use of Kalzip Nature Roof can reduce the impact of storm water and help accumulate a point in SS Credit 6.1: Storm water design; quantity control. Nature Roof is a vegetative or green roof that can retain water and reduce run-off to dramatically reduce drainage needs and water storage requirements at the site.

Kalzip standing seam roofing and Kalzip perforated facades can also help gain points in SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect, Non-roof, and SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect: Roof. For example, Kalzip standing seam roofing can be supplied with a painted surface that achieves the required Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 29, or in a natural stucco embossed finish, which has an SRI of 76 when new and 35 when weathered. If covered parking areas are used to reduce the heat island effect, Kalzip perforated facades can provide a wall covering that also offers natural ventilation.

In the Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Category, Kalzip offers more than one option to accumulate credits. Kalzip roofing and cladding systems can help improve thermal performance of the building envelope by achieving better U-values. Kalzip systems can achieve U-values as low as 0.016 Btu/h.ft2.F (0.09 W/m2K).

The use of vapor control layers and correct detailing at junctions, perimeter and penetrations can also help meet air tightness requirements as outlined in EA Credit 1 – Optimize Energy Performance. To earn points for EA Credit 2 – On-Site Renewable Energy, designers and specifiers can use a variety of Kalzip solar photovoltaic solutions. These include, Kalzip AluPlusSolar, an aluminum standing seam roof system with fully integrated solar PV cells; Kalzip SolarClad; a flexible PV laminate bonded to aluminum fabric that can be mounted on any of the Kalzip aluminum standing seam roofing systems; and PV panels clamped to Kalzip standing seam roofing. These framed PV modules can be mono-crystalline, poly-crystalline or amorphous silicone.

Kalzip’s recycled content and recyclability also help earn credits in the Materials and Resources (MR) category, which deals with construction waste and recycled content. Kalzip standing seam panels are predominantly made from aluminum alloy, which contains a mix of post-consumer and pre-consumer scrap as well as primary ingots, which can help earn credits for recycled content. Kalzip panels also can be recycled. Individual panels can easily be removed from an existing building with the Kalzip unzipping machine, which is designed to keep all panels in tact in the removal process. Additionally, the new Kalzip FC façade system allows single panels to be easily removed without compromising adjoining panels.

These are but a few of the examples of how Kalzip can be used to improve energy efficiency and environmental aspects of buildings. Kalzip technical experts are available to help identify other options for achieving these goals with Kalzip.

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