Dynamic Design and Feasibility Workflow
Complex projects—those with intricate geometries, specialty materials, and aggressive timelines—leave little room for errors or design missteps. Hitting the mark the first time, or as early as possible in the design process, is the key to overall productivity, profitability and success. Navigating the design space of a project is a non-trivial task (Figure 1) – without fabricator input architects cannot calibrate design decisions for cost and quality.
MaterialComposer
Zahner projects are composed of a small number of base metals: Steel, Aluminum, Zinc, and Copper. From there the list grows with a select set of alloys like Stainless Steel (304, 316), Weathering Steel (A606, A588), Anodized Quality Aluminum, Brass, Silicon Bronze, etc. Once you add the varying finishes, coatings, and surface treatments, thousands of options become available for use on architectural projects.
Exploring Metal’s Role in Sustainable Architecture
Manufacturing considerations and the recyclability of aluminum, copper, stainless steel, steel, and zinc.
The Role of Architectural Metals in Building Healthier & More Engaging K-12 Environments
Educational facilities for the K-12 years—a time when students are going through physical, intellectual, and emotional changes—require thoughtful planning and design. These learning environments should provide a healthy and natural transition between the insulated world of elementary school and the formative years of high school and beyond that inspire both academic and social exploration.
Weathering Steel Guide Part 3: Preweathered Solanum™ Steel
Discover how weathering steel evolves beyond traditional COR-TEN into controlled, high-performance surfaces tailored for modern architecture. Innovative products like preweathered Solanum™ weathering steel offer richer, more stable patinas, reduce staining and inconsistencies, and expand possibilities for indoor and integrated applications. By addressing the limitations of natural oxidation, these next-generation materials broaden where and how weathering steel’s aesthetic and functional strengths can be confidently specified.