Posted on June 5, 2012 by Reda Abouleish
The Radisson Blu in Stockholm is the result of using stainless steel to highlight the environment.
The first use of the word “green” was utilized when referring to environmental movements from the 1970s. It was a coined word that the masses thought stereotypical tree hugger organizations only used. Well, the stereotype was not quite accurate for the environmental organizations were focused on improving the environment for all. It wasn’t always a fabricated hippie-filled group, as some conservatives suggested. There were environmentally driven organizations consisting of businessmen, politicians, families, community leaders and more. And what the masses began to take note of was the word “green.” It was becoming a common word used outside of this specific realm.
Commercial and residential industries began to dabble in environmental research trying to find new ways to incorporate available products and services that co-exist in the world without damaging our surroundings. Through this process the discovery of using stainless steel for “going green” was created. Today, building designers, engineers and architects are choosing steel as the material of choice for their own projects.
Why Choose Steel?
Steel is an environmentally safe material. It is able to remain sustainable without taking a toll on the setting around you. This means it is able to contribute to the style and aesthetic aspect of a building while not losing any of its energy efficient and environmentally driven attributes. For instance, when a building is destroyed in order to create a new one then the negative impact the demolition has on the environment decreases significantly when using this metal.
One hotel that exemplifies the use of stainless steel enhancing the beautiful natural setting is the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in Stockholm Sweden. This hotel is composed of 13 miles of translucent stainless steel rods. They are a artistic interpretation of the sky and water. These specific rods alter the skyline significantly and when looked at you may see a “reminiscence of the Nordic Light,” as stated by the architect himself Hans Forsmark.
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Posted on February 6, 2012 by Reda Abouleish
Plastic does not break down...even after 100 years. Prevent this from happening by switching to stainless steel.
Kids in schools are learning about the importance of taking care of the environment. Then they are coming home and teaching us dinosaurs about the importance of changing our eating and drinking habits to prevent us from consuming more than necessary making a negative impact on the environment. Within that same context, I am learning about the disadvantages to using plastic versus stainless steel.
Plastic contains a harmful substance called BPA. BPA can cause havoc on one’s own body leading to health complications. In some instances, BPA has been linked to causing developmental issues in young children, causing prenatal problems for pregnant woman and cancer in others…and that is just the beginning. Additionally, plastic does not disintegrate. So what does this mean for consumers? It means whenever you use plastic it sits in our landfills, pollutes our waters and puts wildlife (and ourselves) in harm’s way.
Make the Switch to Stainless Steel
To prevent any health risks from forming and to protect the environment make the switch to cutting down on using plastic. It is an easy change to make that has a big impact on the environment and our lives. It is simple. Start by bringing to work steel utensils rather than plastic. Store leftovers at home in glass containers rather than plastic. Carry around a steel water bottle to the gym rather than plastic. All of these small changes help prevent further damage to fall upon the earth trickling down to us.
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Posted on February 2, 2012 by Reda Abouleish
Stainless steel is the metal of choice in New York City.
When I roam around New York City I look up, just like any other tourist. The locals say don’t do it but how can you not. The magnificent building structures are impossible to ignore. Architects manipulated steel in such a manner that architectural masterpieces were created throughout the city. So I decided to dive into stainless steel more and find out how it is made and other attributes about this strong, resilient material.
One of the most noticeable buildings in New York City is the Empire State Building. It was first incepted by architects who were set on designing the tallest building in New York City. But they were puzzled on how to make a structure so tall with the heavy metals used in the past, such as iron. So they did some tests and eventually concluded that a lighter, stronger material has to be used to complete this spectacular building. Thus, they chose steel.
What is Stainless Steel Fabrication?
The way steel is bent and cut to create any shape, size, structure is referred to as stainless steel fabrication. The metal is lightweight while still being strong, and resistant to corrosion making it the building designers’ top choice.
Stainless Steel versus Carbon Steel
This preferred metal is commonly used in building bridges, oil rigs, and water pumps. It is able to withstand many different extreme temperatures without faltering. It is resistant to corrosion, rust and chips keeping repair and replacement costs to a minimum. All of these traits make steel a much better choice than carbon steel. For carbon steel is susceptible to rust and corrosion when exposed to air and water.
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Posted on November 21, 2011 by Reda Abouleish
Builders are always thinking of new ways to create sustainable and durable structures. They are thinking of ways to keep the environment safe while matching the needs of consumers. Going green is at the forefront of their mind but so is cost. With the economy in a slump, builders are trying to find cost-effective means to deliver a high quality product without breaking the bank. A material that assists builders in addressing these concerns is steel.
Resilient
Steel is a material that lasts through the most extreme temperatures and weather. There is little to no risk of a building falling apart when natural disasters strike. The steel remains intact providing the client with peace of mind. Additionally, when choosing stainless steel there is no risk of the material decaying like wood or attracting termites or rodents. Stainless steel is a solid choice when building different venues, living spaces, office buildings, medical centers, storage areas and more.
Cost Effective
Working with steel decreases your overall costs. It reduces the amount of subcontractors needed to work on your project. You do not need roofers, framers and siding contractors. This keeps your projected completion time on track. The less people to worry about the better you are at time management. The delays are minimized ensuring you are not wasting money on unexpected additional time and labor. This is a significant advantage over other materials.
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