Levolux’s Timber Fin Solar Shading system was hand picked for architects Foster + Partners’ new-age Langley Academy of Science in Berkshire.Replacing a troubled 7,000sqm school, the unique new build 10,000sqm academy is re-inventing the school experience and educating its 1150 students in many science related subjects, including sustainability.The building’s design is a model of environmental excellence, with numerous examples of energy efficient technology in practice. Taking pride of place among these isLevolux’s state-of-the-art Timber Fin solar shading system. The building’s design is a model of environmental excellence, with numerous examples of energy efficient technology in practice. Taking pride of place among these is Levolux’s state-of-the-art Timber Fin solar shading system.Levolux installed 657 of its Timber Fins over the glazing of the curvaceous building, providing a highly effective method of solar shading for its classrooms, laboratories and work spaces.

The building takes its cue from modernist Bucharest. Different functions are marked on the elevation and throughout the interior with intentional gestures that articulate the program. Tthe library space is marked by a horizontal glass that is slit into the self-weathering copper of the façade. Architect is Vladimir Arsene, Westfourth Architecture.

The VM Zinc Plus standing seam system has been used on the two main roof areas of Heron Tower in Central London.The 230m high, 46 storey glass and stainless steel clad structure is among the tallest buildings in which the warm roof system has been used.

The Torre Europa skyscraper shines resplendently on the Plaza Europa very close to the heart of Barcelona. Its shimmering metallic facade allows an uninterrupted view from the inside of the building. The semitransparent design mesh of type Omega from the internationally leading technical weaving mill GKD. Architects Alonso Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociados

The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the New World Symphony, commissioned Gehry Partners LLP to design and build the Pennsylvania Avenue Parking Garage. The final façade design includes 49 GKD Helix 12 panels for a total square footage of 25,870. The panels wrap the exterior of the precast parking structure on three sides except for the glass storefronts on the first floor. The Helix 12 mesh was selected for its three dimensional weave that when coupled with LED lighting, creates a sense of dynamic movement.

The Torre Europa skyscraper shines resplendently on the Plaza Europa very close to the heart of Barcelona. Its shimmering metallic facade allows an uninterrupted view from the inside of the building. The semitransparent design mesh of type Omega from the internationally leading technical weaving mill GKD. Architects Alonso Balaguer y Arquitectos Asociados

Very proud of the Prodema project in Miami, Midtown Miami project adjacent to the Design District specd by Zyscovich Architects in Miami.

Check out Madam Tussaud’s Los Angeles red colored zinc façade. This project was designed by ROTO Architects in Los Angeles and uses Umicore’s pigmento red zinc. Look into the December 2010 issue of Metal Construction News for an article about this award winning project.

The 4200 sf Star Commons provides the Duke Univ. Law School a space for students, faculty and visitors to eat, study, or work in a large yet comfortable space with an abundance of natural light and views. And it features VMZINC’s quartz zinc flat lock panels. (photo by Gilbertson Photography).

Spice up your office or workspace by adding a colorful printed wall or ceiling. Even a small piece can enhance the space and can be done quickly and easily. You can even make it an acoustical art piece.