MCA launches 2025-2026 Metal Architecture Academy

Courses explore strategies for designing with metal to balance long-term performance with eye-catching aesthetics, highlighting its role in creating buildings that are resilient, efficient and visually appealing.

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has launched the 2025-2026 Metal Architecture Academy on Architectural Record’s Continuing Education Center, a leading online platform for architects and designers to access articles, webinars and multimedia presentations that offer continuing education credits free of charge.

In its fifth year, the academy has issued more than 24,700 continuing education credits, with 97% of course participants reporting that they would recommend it to a colleague. The Metal Architecture Academy examines the versatility and innovation of metal in modern architecture, from achieving remarkable durability to meeting ambitious sustainability targets. Course-takers have the opportunity to earn eight continuing education credits, including AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDDEC/HSW and IIBEC. 

Courses explore strategies for designing with metal to balance long-term performance with eye-catching aesthetics, highlighting its role in creating buildings and homes that are resilient, efficient and visually appealing. Real-world examples and expert insights demonstrate how metal provides durability, environmental advantages and innovative design.

Visit the Metal Architecture Academy here > https://continuingeducation.bnpmedia.com/architect/academies/metal

About the Metal Construction Association

The Metal Construction Association brings together a diverse industry to expand the use of metal in construction through marketing, research, technology and education. Companies involved in MCA gain tremendous benefits from association activities that focus on research, codes and standards, market development and technical programs. MCA’s market development efforts increase the use of metal materials in construction by educating the building and design communities about the benefits of metal.