design efficiency Archives | Corrugated Metals https://www.corrugated-metals.com/category/design-efficiency/ Unrivaled Custom Metal Capabilities Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:30:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 How Architects Use Curved and Perforated Metal to Add Texture and Depth https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/how-architects-use-curved-and-perforated-metal-to-add-texture-and-depth https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/how-architects-use-curved-and-perforated-metal-to-add-texture-and-depth#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:30:45 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ For architects and owners today, a building’s facade is a barrier against the elements but also an active contributor to the structure’s performance and a participant in its dialogue with the surrounding environment. Gone are the days when static, flat elevations seemed to be the only option. Modern architectural aesthetics increasingly incorporate dynamic surfaces [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/how-architects-use-curved-and-perforated-metal-to-add-texture-and-depth/feed/ 0 The Rise of Industrial-Modern Architecture and the Role of Metal Panels https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/the-rise-of-industrial-modern-architecture-and-the-role-of-metal-panels https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/the-rise-of-industrial-modern-architecture-and-the-role-of-metal-panels#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:58:38 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ Architecture, like any form of art, moves in cycles. However, the shift we are seeing in commercial and civic design right now feels less like a trend and more like a permanent evolution. What we are witnessing seems to be the solidification of "industrial-modern" architecture. Rather than hiding a building’s “bones,” this design language [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/the-rise-of-industrial-modern-architecture-and-the-role-of-metal-panels/feed/ 0 Recyclable, Durable, Sustainable: Corrugated Metal’s Triple Threat https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/recyclable-durable-sustainable-corrugated-metals-triple-threat https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/recyclable-durable-sustainable-corrugated-metals-triple-threat#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:22:21 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ When you're specifying materials for a new building, what matters most? It’s not just the upfront cost or the look anymore. Architects, developers, general contractors, and facility managers are all looking at the bigger picture. They are all asking more questions. How long will it last? What happens to it at the end of [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/recyclable-durable-sustainable-corrugated-metals-triple-threat/feed/ 0 Beyond the Surface: The Role of Corrugated Metal in Green Construction https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/beyond-the-surface-the-role-of-corrugated-metal-in-green-construction https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/beyond-the-surface-the-role-of-corrugated-metal-in-green-construction#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:50:36 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ The desire for sustainability is reshaping the construction industry. Architects, developers, and facility managers are looking beyond traditional materials for new solutions that deliver immediate performance and long-term environmental and economic benefits.   Consequently, the focus has shifted toward planning a building’s entire lifecycle — from material sourcing and construction to decades of use and, [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/beyond-the-surface-the-role-of-corrugated-metal-in-green-construction/feed/ 0 Lightweighting in Trucks, Trailers, Freight Cars, and Building Materials https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/lightweighting-in-trucks-trailers-freight-cars-and-building-materials https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/lightweighting-in-trucks-trailers-freight-cars-and-building-materials#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:49:54 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, corrugated metal is playing an increasingly important role. You’ll find companies using it in various ways in many industries, including transportation and construction. Some people are surprised to learn about corrugated metal’s contribution to sustainability. After all, it’s not the type of “space-age material” that typically [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/lightweighting-in-trucks-trailers-freight-cars-and-building-materials/feed/ 0 Corrugated Metal: Improving Fuel Efficiency in Trucks & Trailers https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/corrugated-metal-improving-fuel-efficiency-in-trucks-trailers https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/corrugated-metal-improving-fuel-efficiency-in-trucks-trailers#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:41:26 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ Fuel costs have a significant impact on profitability for businesses that own and operate trucks and trailers. Maximizing the benefit from every gallon of gas is an ongoing concern for everyone, from independent drivers to fleet operators. It’s also a bit of an uphill battle. The cost of fuel has its peaks and [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/corrugated-metal-improving-fuel-efficiency-in-trucks-trailers/feed/ 0 Sustainable Building Practices: The Role of Corrugated Metal Siding in Green Architecture https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/corrugated-metal-siding-and-green-architecture https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/corrugated-metal-siding-and-green-architecture#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:06:52 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ Interest in designing and building structures that require less energy to construct and operate and have less impact on the environment goes back to the 1970s when situations referred to as the “oil crisis” and the “energy crisis” occurred. The creation of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993 and the [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/corrugated-metal-siding-and-green-architecture/feed/ 0 Elevating Commercial Architecture with Metal Cladding, Siding & Roofing https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/metal-cladding-siding-roofing-in-commercial-architecture https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/metal-cladding-siding-roofing-in-commercial-architecture#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:50:44 +0000 https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/ First impressions and lasting impact are important. From the towering skyscrapers that grace our urban skylines to the humble structures that house thriving businesses, the exterior aesthetics of commercial buildings leave a mark on our urban landscapes. This holds true for commercial architecture, especially for iconic companies or institutions or those wishing to use [...]

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]]> https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/metal-cladding-siding-roofing-in-commercial-architecture/feed/ 0 5 Steps to Ensure Design Efficiency https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/5-steps-to-ensure-design-efficiency-for-your-construction-project https://www.corrugated-metals.com/blog/5-steps-to-ensure-design-efficiency-for-your-construction-project#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:48:21 +0000 https://cmi.simplemachinesmarketing.com/blog/5-steps-to-ensure-design-efficiency-for-your-construction-project These five steps will help ensure the most efficient design for your construction project.

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