New AAMA Course on Aluminum Versatility

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has announced it will now offer a classroom educational course centered on the versatility of aluminum.

The course, entitled The Aluminum Advantage, was developed by the association's Aluminum Material Council Strategic Marketing Task Group and is accredited through the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This new course details the advantages in using aluminum as a building material, including structural integrity, impact resistance, design flexibility and sustainability.

The green movement has created a renewed interest in aluminum, partly due to its versatility and ability to be recycled easily. According to AAMA officials, nearly 65 percent of all the aluminum ever produced is still in use and the product can be recycled over and over again without the loss of its physical properties. The association's new course will touch on many of these facts and it also features multiple case studies, including buildings that utilize aluminum in order to gain LEED® certification.

"The green characteristics of aluminum make it an ideal building material in an increasingly eco-friendly and cost-conscious economy," says Robin Randall, chair of the AMC Strategic Marketing Task Group. "The Aluminum Advantage serves as a valuable resource for architects to educate themselves on the widespread uses of aluminum throughout the industry."

As a free benefit to its members, AAMA's Continuing Education Licensing Program allows representatives from member companies to present to architects courses that would qualify for credits through the AIA.

"AAMA and its members consider it a priority to provide educational courses that are relevant to the current environment and the industry," explains Rich Walker, AAMA president and chief executive officer. "Our members are actively developing new courses and revising current courses to keep up with these changing trends."

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