Guest Author: Gary Edgar, National Coil and Extrusion Specification Manager, PPG Building Products Fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer powder coatings are well known for their anti-corrosive properties. But it’s their aesthetic impact on commercial building applications that is making them a top specification for architects looking to design legacy-building projects. While t...
Water Tanks Serve As A Source of Local Pride To Communities Around The Country
Categories Water Tanks/Infrastructure
While water tanks have historically provided clean treated water to a community, another essential function exists. Water tanks can serve as a source of local pride to the communities they serve. As the representatives at Tnemec Company describe, "Water tanks are functional, but they're also iconic – emblematic of a community's or district's sense of camaraderie and self-expression."
Early 20th Century Bridge Over The River Wye Received Much Needed Coatings Upgrade
Categories Bridges
The Brockweir Bridge in the Wye Valley was built in 1908 to replace the ferry. The historic Grade-II bridge spans the border between Wales and England and is a critical link between Brockweir and A46, just over the river Wye.
Architects Design Elevated And Organically Designed High School Campus In Washington
Categories Architecture
Nestled in a valley between two mountains and the Snoqualmie River, the Mount Si high school campus is a modern educational facility. The design, by NAC Architecture, responds to the natural landscape, elevating the facade to meet flood levels and providing scenic views of the nearby mountains. The design also implements equally collaborative and personalized spaces to provide students with social and learning areas for their individual needs.
Australia’s Most Colorful Schools Feature High-Performance Fiber Cement Cladding
Categories Architecture
Educational designs are inspired by the students and staff that inhabit them. The spaces are often designed to enhance well-being with features such as daylighting and communal areas. A critical element of educational design is the use of vibrant exterior materials. One such material, Vitrapanel fiber cement, is featured throughout Australia, adding color to the architectural landscape. Sit...