Built to Serve: 3 Fire Stations Putting Firefighter Health, and Station Design First
Jesse Lazar, Executive Director of AIA New York, says “I think what makes architecture important is when it positively affects the lives of the people
North Vancouver’s Brand New Facility is Changing the Future of Search & Rescue
Beneath a canopy of trees, snow-covered mountain peaks, and Capilano’s watershed in North Vancouver is where North Shore Rescue sits. One of 78 search and
Old Walls, New Standard: How A+N Installed Longboard Over Imperfect Stucco and Won a 2026 Architectural Excellence Award Doing It
Longboard’s inaugural Architectural Excellence Awards celebrated multitudes of exciting and innovative projects. The Van Dorn Plaza situated in Alexandria, Virginia, is one of the projects
Design, Durability, and Detail at OC Vibe
Spanning over 100 acres in Anaheim, California, is OC Vibe. An entertainment district designed to deliver a more engaging experience for everyone. It’s a result
5 Common Installation Mistakes That Lead to Callbacks (And How to Avoid Them)
Longboard’s systems are designed with installers and installations in mind, with straightforward instructions and minimal rules to keep the process simple and efficient. A few
Non-Tempered Trims: The Flexible but Strong Finishing Touch in Modern Architecture
When it comes to aluminum siding, whether interiors or exteriors, the details matter. When detailed correctly, trims and edge profiles might not be the first
Complete Manufacturing Control | The Longboard Advantage
Complete Manufacturing Control Longboard’s premium aluminum products combine innovative engineering with uncompromising quality. Locally manufactured in Abbotsford, Canada, this gives us the ability to control
Why Longboard is the Best Material Option for Florida
Florida’s climate challenges building materials with its relentless humidity, punishing UV exposure, and the ever-present threat of hurricanes demand that every exterior building material earn
6 Steps to Reading Span Charts Effectively
Utilizing span charts during the design and development phase is integral, particularly in severe weather environments such as South Florida. Longboard’s span charts help architects,
Architectural Excellence Awards 2026
Announcing the Longboard Architectural Excellence Award Winners for 2026! We received so many stunning submissions and have chosen some standout projects that showcased Longboard’s products
