In this publication of Let’s Talk Trends we’re taking a close look at A&D influences and trending innovations in the changing landscape of healthcare. With the recent onset of COVID-19, there are many unknowns, particularly in the healthcare environment. However, we acknowledge that there are also other important issues that have been the focus of improvement through ongoing research and innovation for quite some time. We will address demographic, technological, and social topics impacting the future of healthcare environments.  As you read further, we’d like to get your input on how the current transformations taking place may be further affected by COVID-19.

Wanderlust – a selection of 29 new ALUCOBOND^® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) finishes curated to inspire – has been introduced by 3A Composites USA. This vast array of new Wanderlust colors increases the company’s offering of stocked ALUCOBOND PLUS finishes to a total of 86 – the largest ever extended by 3A Composites USA.

The centrepiece pavilion building of the new public plaza next to the Emily Carr University of Art & Design campus and the South Flatz office building has won a design award. Last month, the Chicago-based Metal Construction Association (MCA) awarded the Great Northern Way Pavilion the award for “Overall Excellence and Commercial/Industrial.” MCA’s annual Chairman’s Awards recognizes the most outstanding metal construction projects in North America.

The new Ironclad mixed-use development in Minneapolis stands out in the historic Mill District’s cityscape with a unique metal-clad angular design that is equal parts historic inspiration and contemporary urban chic.

A unique, glistening origami-like sculptural façade greets guests arriving at a Los Angeles airport hotel via its newly renovated Porte Cochere.

Tasked with transforming the dark, dated façade of the original 1980s-era hotel arrival tunnel, Houston/Tyner, a professional architectural corporation based in Torrance, Calif., wanted to create “a showcase for the boulevard” with the nearly 300-foot long 14,950 square-foot Porte Cochere that spans the entire length of the hotel, according to Russel Tyner, AIA, NCARB, principal architect, Houston/Tyner.

Let’s Talk Trends is our very own publication discussing trends in the Architecture & Design industry. In growing our resources for the architectural community, ALUCOBOND® is proud to publish Volume 1, Multi-Family Housing which focuses on demographic, social, and technological influences along with interior & exterior materials and colors that drive current trends in the market. We’ve also curated two exterior color palettes based on multi-family housing industry trends for your inspiration. Download the full PDF and let’s talk trends!