Honda's search for an advanced and futuristic appearance for their new Solar Hydrogen Station lead them to Banker Architectural who was able to accommodate with their DS-5 Architectural wire mesh.  

Banker Architectural wire fabrics have played a part in many sustainable design projects. The manufacture of woven metal fabrics uses very little energy. The process falls entirely within cold-forming, and utilizes machines with the latest variable speed technology.

Our plant is illuminated with natural daylight and energy efficient florescent lighting. A recycling protocol is integrated into every step of Banker’s production process.

The wire used at our facility is composed of 80-85% post-consumer and 13-18% pre-consumer recycled steel. Unlike other manufacturing that generates significant amounts of scrap, less than 5% of the wire we use becomes scrap and every bit is recycled.

LEED Credits
Banker Wire’s products can help earn LEED certification by contributing to the following credits in LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovation:
SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction.  Banker Wire mesh can help filter the effects of lighting at night.  Mesh screens are particularly useful when used as shading devices for facilities that operate 24 hours a day, such as parking garages and factories.
EA 1 – Optimize Energy Performance.  Banker Wire mesh can be used as a sunshade on building facades, thus decreasing the amount of air conditioning required to cool spaces.
MR 4 – Recycled Content.  The post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content of Banker Wire mesh helps contribute to securing this credit.
MR 5 – Regional Materials.  Banker Wire is located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, which is within a 500-mile radius of such cities as Milwaukee, Chicago, Toronto, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Nashville and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Specifying Banker Wire products for a project within the 500-mile radius will contribute towards the Regional Materials credit.