When the original 1982 brick cladding on Mears Middle School in Anchorage, Alaska, began to fail, the necessity for a full-scale exterior restoration became the catalyst for a total architectural reimagining, which included a feature comprised of ALUCOLUX® aluminum panels from 3A Composites Americas, etched with nature scenes reflective of the surrounding landscape.

Working successfully with children and youth who have severe physical and developmental disabilities can require a holistic approach of varied therapies based on 24-hour residential care. Few facilities exist, however, that can provide such comprehensive services. The Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, ND, is one such resource. The facility's exterior inspires hope and happiness, thanks in large part to the colorful Petersen metal wall panels specified for its design.

The Cherokee Nation’s commitment to healthcare is on full display with the opening of the Amo Health and Wellness Center in Salina, Okla. At the facility, curved soffits, walls and light coves were created by Talon Commercial Services, Tulsa, Okla., with products from Flex-Ability Concepts.

A lynchpin to the growth strategy of Concord, CA, and Contra Costa County, which it resides in, is Buchanan Field Airport. Supporting the airport's ever-growing presence is a new 18,000-sq. ft. administration building. Featured on its exterior are insulated metal panels by Kingspan Insulated Panels North America.

As a commercial pilot, it makes sense that Alex Eskin loves airplanes and being in the clouds. But Eskin is a car lover too, which was behind his decision to build a garage at his Honolulu home. One of the garage's key features, functionally and aesthetically, is a new bifold door from Schweiss Doors.

The climate-controlled self-storage industry is booming, with some industry experts predicting a growth rate of approximately 7% through 2030. Driving the construction of new facilities is consumer demand for protecting sensitive items, rising urbanization, and high demand for residential and commercial storage. This is great news for insulated panel manufacturers like Norbec, whose IMPs combine thermal performance with aesthetics and speed of installation. One of the company's recent projects is the new Extra Space Storage facility in Providence, RI.

Nestled in the rolling landscape of Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Harris Residence showcases Premier Door Co.’s Zero Hinge Single Panel Door System as a defining architectural feature. The 11,200 sq. ft. home, constructed with a striking blend of natural limestone and clear cedar, reflects a balance of timeless materials and modern engineering.