Residential Architect Magazine: Architects' Choice: Architectural Panels

Tex Mix

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 03:30:59 EST

Rob Paulus Architect: Mix Phifertex fabric panels with run-of-the-mill turnbuckles and eyebolts to create sunscreens and other architectural wonders.

On Guard

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 04:55:29 EST

Rob Paulus Architect: Tampa, Fla.-based McNichols specializes in lightweight perforated metal panels that are suitable for many architectural applications.

cheat sheet

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:51:29 EST

Bercy Chen Studio: Regal Plastics acrylic sheeting in a variety of colors, sizes, and textures.

chroma therapy

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:51:35 EST

Alterstudio Architects: Chroma by 3form is a transparent polyresin plastic surfacing.

big idea

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:51:21 EST

Blip Design: Cembonit panels from Cement Board Fabricators.

round the bend

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:15:30 EST

In lieu of drywall, PLUSone turns to flexible architectural panels from Interior Products of Brunswick, Ga., for architectural detailing. “In a ceiling, you can use it as the finish without any other treatment,” Baird explains.

Into the Light

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:41 EST

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson: Polygal structured sheets are polycarbonate multi wall materials with 200 times the impact strength of glass, while weighing considerably less.

Foiling Aluminum

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 02:52:55 EST

Max Strang Architecture: Galvalume aluminum zinc-coated sheets are lightweight panels that can be used for wall applications.

Going Global

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 02:52:53 EST

Max Strang Architecture: Enviromental Graphics' wall panels are applied like regular wallpaper, but is printed on 80-pound paper.

Weather Foe

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:12:41 EST

Cole Prévost: Parklex 1000 is a versatile wood-resin composite panel that can be used for cabinetry or as a rainscreen. Parklex has a natural wood surface that resists rain, extreme sunlight, wind, and snow.

Frosty Views

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:01:55 EST

Val Glitsch, FAIA, Architect: American Acrylic's LUMAsite translucent panels are a lightweight alternative to frosted glass. The shatterproof sheets are cast from 100 percent acrylic or modified polyester resins and reinforced with fiberglass.

A Touch of Grass

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:59:17 EST

Giulietti/Schouten, AIA Architects: 3form's line of resin-based panels are made of 100 percent recycled materials. Sheets measure 48 inches wide by 96 inches or 120 inches long.

Plastic Makes Perfect

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:10:03 EST

Fung + Blatt Architects: GE Plastics' Lexan Thermoclear cellular polycarbonate serves as a light, inexpensive alternative to frosted glass, according to architects Michael Rosner Blatt and Alice Fung.

Wall With a View

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:12:26 EST

Gracia Studio: Suntuf polycarbonate panels from Palram are translucent and fade- and chip-resistant.

Blue-Ribbon Panels

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:52:16 EST

AMD Architecture's Angela M. Dean offers her top product picks.

good form

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:54:10 EST

AMD Architecture's Angela M. Dean offers her top product picks.

ave varia

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:13:12 EST

archi-tectonics: 3form's resin-based architectural panels are free of volatile oragnic compounds, solvents and emissions. Panels can be had in 4-by-8-and 4-by-10-foot sheets up to an inch thick.

poly morphous

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 02:58:26 EST

vetter denk architecture: Polygal 100 percent recyclable polycarbonate sheets are multi-walled sheets that provide high thermal insulation controlled daylight transmission, and UV protection.

cirque du solera

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:00:07 EST

wheeler kearns architects: Solera from Advanced Glazings is a high-performance translucent glass glazing system that is suitable for vertical and overhead applications.

back-up plan

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 02:04:03 EST

shope reno wharton associates: Fairfield Woodworks takes the wood left over after veneers are sliced off and recycles it into wainscoting and other trim materials, such as this graduated horizontal hallway treatment made from old growth Douglas Fir.