The Importance of Sustainable Architecture

In modern architecture, many teams strive to use products that minimize environmental harm while maximizing design performance. Frameworks Manufacturing explains what sustainable architecture is, why it’s important, and how our products support sustainability efforts:

What Is Sustainable Architecture?

Architects who prioritize sustainability focus on reducing environmental impact by utilizing renewable energy sources and eco-friendly, low-emitting materials such as bamboo, stone, recycled plastics and metals, reclaimed wood, etc.

Why Is It Important?

The architecture and construction sectors have significant carbon emissions. Carbon emissions blanket the atmosphere and cause the global temperature to rise, which results in rapid climate change.

Producing new materials uses lots of energy and emits greenhouse gases. To protect our atmosphere and environment, we must reduce our carbon footprint. That’s where sustainable architecture comes in! Opting for renewable energy sources and eco-friendly materials minimizes environmental harm.

Our Products

LEED is the most widely used rating system in sustainable architecture. At Frameworks Manufacturing, sustainability is important to us — which is why our materials are LEED contributing. 

Our framing systems are composed of recycled and readily recyclable aluminum. Aluminum is one of the most sustainable materials, as it can be recycled repeatedly without losing its properties. In fact, nearly 75% of aluminum ever produced is still used and recycled today. Recycled aluminum reduces greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and carbon intensity.

With a wide range of aluminum framing systems, you can achieve a clean, sleek design that provides adequate lighting and supports our collective sustainability initiatives. 

Are you looking for high-quality, pre-finished aluminum frames for your interior commercial applications? Frameworks Manufacturing specializes in sleek, modern designs with concealed fastenings, rich colors, and recessed glazing pockets to add an architecturally-pleasing design aesthetic to any project. Curious about our aluminum framing systems and other product offerings? Visit our services page or contact us today and one of our representatives will happily assist you.