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Architecture

The architecture community is experiencing substantial growth in the understanding and use of composites. Composites offer architects and designers performance and value in large-scale projects and their use is increasing in commercial and residential buildings.

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ACMA Puts Emphasis on Composites in Architecture at AIA 2017

During the American Institute of Architects (AIA) show, April 27-29 in Orlando, the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) held its fourth annual Composites Pavilion. The pavilion was an...
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New Apple Store in Dubai Features Composite “Solar Wings”

Last Thursday, Apple opened its new store in Dubai. Apple’s first two stores in the United Arab Emirates have welcomed more than 4 million visitors since opening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 18 months ago. Apple...
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This Eye-Catching Composite Pavilion in Stuttgart was inspired by Moths

Researchers and students from the University of Stuttgart have used robots and drones to weave a unique, 39-foot composite pavilion inspired by moth webs. The research pavilion, based at the university’s...
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MIT Students Create Self-Assembling Flying Building for Disaster Relief

A group of students from the Masters of Architecture Options Studio at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has designed a structure that assembles itself in mid-air and can be dropped into disaster...
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Introducing PassivDom: An Autonomous 3-D printed Composite Solar-Powered House

Ukrainian engineer Max Gerbut and his team has created an autonomous, 3-D printed, composite solar powered-house called PassivDom. Gerbut and the PassivDom team claim the 387 square foot house, made with an...
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Composites will be Part of the World’s First Rotating Skyscraper

Over the past few years, Dubai has produced some incredible composites innovation, including the world’s first 3-D printed office building, materials for Apple’s new campus roof, passenger-carrying drones...
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CCT Certification Programs

Interested in using composites in architecture? Learn more about certifications in the following areas:

  • Corrosion
  • Instructor
  • Light Resin Transfer Molding
  • Open Molding
  • Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP)

Join a CGI Committee

ACMA's Composites Growth Initiative (CGI) committees promote and expand the use and understanding of composite materials. Join a CGI Committee related to architecture:

  • Architectural Division

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ABOUT Composites Manufacturing

Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead. It includes timely coverage of core market segments, materials, processes and technical education plus topics such as sustainability, plant safety, operational efficiency and research advances. Subscribe to Composites Manufacturing Magazine.

ABOUT ACMA

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world's largest trade group representing over 3,000 companies in the composites industry in North America alone. ACMA is recognized as the premier provider of composites industry educational resources through its CAMX show, conferences, and Certified Composites Technician (CCT®) program. It serves its members and the industry by providing strong, proactive leadership in growing the composites market and technical, legislative and regulatory affairs.

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