Designing with Metal Ceilings

Metal ceilings are becoming increasingly common as a way to add interest to spaces such as lobbies, libraries, and retail environments.

Rockfon® specialty metal ceilings used in office building project.

Metal ceilings support Morgan State University's Thurgood Marshall Hall

Program Overview:

Metal is one of the most durable and versatile materials on Earth. With infinite colors and woodgrains, and the ability to shape the material into various geometric forms, metal offers nearly unlimited design potential. Coupled with its ability to withstand rigorous conditions, metal emerges as an ideal choice for ceiling applications. Throughout this course, you will explore where metal comes from and discover how it can provide the flexibility and customizability needed to accentuate designs.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover where metal comes from and learn how aluminium, and steel are made.
  • Understand the available finishes for metal ceilings and how they are applied.
  • Understand how metal can deliver acoustical properties.
  • Identify the various design forms of metal ceilings.
  • Identify the performance characteristics and application areas of metal ceilings.

Facilitator Qualifications:

  • All Rockfon CES facilitators have been trained on CES guidelines and presentation skills.

Method of Delivery:

  • The CES facilitator utilizes a PowerPoint presentation to provide an in-depth overview of stone wool acoustic ceilings for health & well-being.

Audio/Visual Required:

  • Laptop and projector or TV with HDMI connection. (The CES facilitator supplies the laptop and projector unless other arrangements have been made before the day of the presentation.) Virtual presentations offered as well.

Cost to Participants:

  • There is no cost to bring this program into your firm or chapter meeting.

Target Audience:

  • Architects, Interior Designers, Specifiers, Owners, Contractors, and other Design Professionals. Ideal audience can be 1 to over 100. This program meets every experience level with time designed in the program for questions and answers.

Length: 1 hour

Credits: 1 LU|HSW, 1 GCBI CE, 1 IDCEC, 1 OAA, 1 AIBC, 1 AAA

There is no cost to bring this program into your firm or chapter meeting.

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