Tag Archives: Aluminum

Healthcare center provides a Cherokee Nation history lesson

February 19, 2016

Cherokee Nation history comes to the fore in the design of the Vinita Health Center. Located in Vinita, Oklahoma, the 8547-m2 (92,000-sf) facility is the newest addition to the Cherokee Nation Health System—the largest tribally owned healthcare system in the United States.

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Specifying aluminum stretch forming

August 28, 2015

Stretch forming is a process in which s metal extrusion is kept under constant tension, while stretched and bent simultaneously over a die to create contoured parts.

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Architectural wall cladding used for Florida tunnel

January 21, 2015

A monumental architectural wall cladding system was employed in the $667-million, public-private partnership (P3) Port of Miami Tunnel project, linking the busy cruise ship port to two major highways.

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Clarification Regarding Anodizing

October 22, 2014

In a recent issue of The Construction Specifier, we published a piece, “VOCs… and Beyond: Powder and Liquid Coatings Reviewed.” Two members of the Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) have since written in, clearing up some of the inaccurate information regarding anodizing.

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Overlooked considerations for windows and curtain walls

May 29, 2014

The primary factors most designers consider when selecting window and curtain wall systems for their projects tend to involve cost, appearance, and energy efficiency. However, other considerations—such as weatherproofing, performance, and durability—can also be critical.

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