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Course Description: AEC Daily: Wood-Patterned Aluminum Products: Innovative Design Solutions
Leading aluminum extrusion manufacturers have established a variety of methods to maximize the benefits of aluminum to suit a wide variety of applications. These advancements in technology have led to the development of sustainable wood-patterned aluminum products designed for exterior and interior applications. This course focuses on how these products can be used as a beautiful, high-performance, durable alternative for real wood in a range of applications, including screens, facades, decking, fencing, gates, cladding, and more.
Discuss the favorable attributes, performance characteristics, and green features of aluminum that combine to make it
a valuable material in sustainable design and construction.
Contrast the benefits of aluminum in terms of performance and recyclability to alternative building materials.
Explain the sustainable manufacturing process and design benefits of wood-patterned aluminum.
State the range of uses, the maintenance requirements, and cost considerations of wood-patterned aluminum products.