Sustainable aluminum panels like Earth Metal™ provide architects and designers with an architectural surfacing solution that combines strength, durability, and eco-friendliness.
Used in applications from high-traffic commercial interiors to custom wall designs, these durable architectural panels bring both style and resilience to spaces, making them ideal for feature walls, ceiling installations, and other striking surfaces.
The Essence of Earth Metal™: Depth and Dimension
The standout feature of Earth Metal™ panels is their unique dimensional depth, achieved through an advanced manufacturing process. These panels reveal intricate, three-dimensional patterns, adding a tactile and visual quality to interiors and exteriors alike. Constructed in eight-inch-wide modules and available in lengths of up to twenty feet, Earth Metal™ panels offer extensive design possibilities. Their seamless connections create a continuous visual flow, making them an ideal choice for customizable metal wall designs and other ambitious projects.
Visualizing Impact: Versatile Applications Across Spaces
With their versatility, Earth Metal™ panels are suitable for various architectural applications, indoors and outdoors. Imagine architectural ceiling panels that interact with light to create dynamic effects, or commercial interior wall panels that elevate an office lobby or retail space with style and resilience. Earth Metal™ panels are particularly effective in high-traffic areas, where their durability meets the demands of everyday use without sacrificing visual appeal.
For exterior applications, Earth Metal™ panels retain their integrity and aesthetic, proving to be a reliable and visually impressive choice. Installations showcase Earth Metal’s adaptability across settings, from high-strength wall cladding to minimalist feature walls. The seamless panel connections ensure a clean, unified look, adding sophistication to any project.
Built with Purpose: Quality, Precision, and Sustainability
Earth Metal panels are crafted from 66% recycled aluminum, including 50% post-consumer and 16% pre-consumer materials, aligning with modern sustainability goals. Aluminum itself is a highly sustainable material, with over 75% of all aluminum produced since 1880 still in use today. The recycling process for aluminum requires only 5% of the energy needed for new production, positioning recycled aluminum architectural panels as an environmentally friendly choice.
Using aluminum alloy 6063, known for its smooth surface and excellent strength-to-weight ratio, Earth Metal™ is designed to withstand the demands of both indoor and outdoor environments. With tempering to a T5 level, each panel is crafted to endure high-use settings without compromising on aesthetic or strength, making it a durable architectural surfacing solution.
Wisconsin Craftsmanship: Excellence in Each Panel
Earth Metal™ panels reflect quality craftsmanship from Wisconsin-based facilities that prioritize precision in production. Advanced technology and attention to detail allow the creation of sustainable aluminum panels in various standard designs and finishes, which seamlessly adapt to diverse aesthetics, from industrial to classic.
Earth Metal offers ten standard designs and sixteen finishes, making it easy for designers to select textures and colors aligned with their vision. The collection’s flexibility means designers can achieve a personalized look without custom orders. (For more details on specific designs and finishes, refer to our previous post.)
Why Choose Aluminum Panels for Architectural Surfacing?
With so many architectural materials available, aluminum architectural panels stand out for their combination of aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental responsibility. Earth Metal’s unique dimensionality, tensile strength, and seamless visual flow create designs that are both visually impactful and enduring. The strength-to-weight ratio ensures resilience even in demanding environments, providing a lasting impact that few other materials can match.
Beyond practicality, Earth Metal’s appearance is distinct. The dimensional depth achieved through advanced manufacturing adds a unique quality, bringing a sophisticated look to any space. These panels are more than just a surfacing material—they’re a way to add sophistication, strength, and visual intrigue to any project.
Exploring Earth Metal’s Impact Across Designs
Earth Metal™ truly shines in diverse settings, demonstrating its adaptability and aesthetic versatility. From interior design metal panels in open layouts to columns that add depth and sophistication, Earth Metal complements various architectural styles with ease.
Each finish interacts with light in unique ways, allowing the panels to transform throughout the day. This dynamic quality, paired with durability, creates a solution that is both captivating and practical. Whether you’re working on a commercial interior wall or a high-strength wall cladding for an exterior facade, Earth Metal offers the flexibility and resilience needed to bring any design vision to life.
Consider Earth Metal™ Aluminum Panels for Your Next Project
For those looking to combine artistry, resilience, and sustainability in their architectural projects, sustainable aluminum panels like Earth Metal™ offer a practical yet elegant solution. With its unique manufacturing quality, aesthetic versatility, and eco-friendly composition, Earth Metal is a solid choice for architects, designers, and builders alike.
If you’re interested in learning more about how Earth Metal panels can elevate your next project, reach out. We’d be happy to discuss how this unique combination of dimensionality, strength, and eco-conscious design can meet your architectural surfacing needs.
CG Schmitt & Company Inc. is an architectural products manufacturer’s representative sales agency and distributor. We’ve helped architects, designers, and contractors achieve their design and development’s functional and aesthetic objectives since 1994. We provide architectural, interior, and speciality finishes for our clients. Whether you want to discover more about a product or assist in making your design a reality, we are here to assist you. Choose to meet us in person or online, and we will help you in choosing the right product and make your design a reality.
