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# Designing with Aluminum

> In this webinar, Cheryle Mundy from Lumabuilt breaks down the essential considerations when designing with aluminum.

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In this webinar, Cheryle Mundy from Lumabuilt breaks down the essential considerations when designing with aluminum. This session offers a clear comparison between aluminum composite material (ACM), aluminum plate, and sheet aluminum, highlighting their unique performance characteristics. Viewers will also gain insight into manufacturing parameters, design best practices, and the environmental benefits of aluminum cladding in modern architecture.

## What you'll learn

* Key differences between ACM, aluminum plate, and sheet aluminum
* Performance characteristics of aluminum cladding
* Manufacturing parameters and material behavior
* Design considerations for using aluminum in architecture
* Health and environmental advantages of aluminum products

## Watch the recording

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<Note>
  Watching the recording does not provide AIA continuing-education credit.
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## Webinar details

* **Date:** May 15, 2025
* **Presenter:** Cheryle Mundy
* **Partner:** [Lumabuilt](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/lumabuilt)