Posted on August 19th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
Voluntary Specification for Corrosion Resistant Coatings on Carbon Steel Components Used in Windows Doors and Skylights recently was updated with a new test report section, and a clarified scope.
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Posted on August 3rd, 2015 by heatherwestpr
AAMA hosts an online contest on both LinkedIn and Twitter every Monday and Wednesday, respectively, at 12:30 p.m. EDT from Aug. 10 through Sept. 9, as well as during the GlassBuild America show, Sept. 16-18 in Atlanta.
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Posted on July 31st, 2015 by heatherwestpr
AAMA 501-15 is intended to be referenced in current laboratory and field testing methods for exterior wall systems comprised of curtainwalls, storefronts and sloped glazing.
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Posted on July 17th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
Dave & Buster’s Vernon Hills, Illinois new location presents a sleek, modern brand inside and out. Designed by Aria Group Architects, the store’s updated look conveys a sense of energy, technology and fun befitting the combined retailer, restaurant, sports bar and gaming center. Achieving the desired aesthetic balance, the store’s exterior features bold blocks of […]
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Posted on July 10th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
CityCenterDC’s entire development was accepted into the U.S. Green Building Council’s pilot program for LEED Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) and received Gold certification – the first in the U.S. to achieve this. The project’s office buildings also earned pre-certification at the Gold level for LEED Core and Shell, and the residential buildings have received Silver certification for LEED New Construction.
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Posted on July 7th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
Topics covered there included alternatives for green certifications, window technology in Europe and the future of building products.
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Posted on July 1st, 2015 by heatherwestpr
Author and researcher Mic Patterson addressed the audience at the 2015 American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Summer Conference, held June 28-July 1, in Seattle. Patterson’s keynote address at the event reviewed the recent evolution in façade technology and applications. He identified current and emerging drivers that are powering this change and discussed the challenges and […]
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Posted on June 30th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
All children of employees of AAMA member companies are eligible to obtain this financial aid for higher education in pursuit of a degree in an engineering or technical field relating to the building products industry.
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Posted on June 24th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
AAMA 612 describes test procedures and performance requirements for architectural quality combined finishes of anodic oxide sealed with a transparent organic coating, commonly referred to as the “combined coatings,” applied to aluminum extrusions and panels for architectural products.
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Posted on June 18th, 2015 by heatherwestpr
Valspar’s Fluropon coating systems were selected in four colors for the building’s exterior wall panels, automatic entrances, louvers, interior metal doors and storefront, column covers, skylights and other aluminum framing systems.
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