Lightbeans and American Fiber Cement Partner to Elevate Architectural Visualization
American Fiber Cement (AFC), a leader in high-performance fiber cement panels for architectural facades, is partnering with Lightbeans, North America's largest manufacturer-specific texture library for architectural visualization. This collaboration brings AFC’s premium exterior cladding solutions to the Lightbeans platform, enabling architects and designers to seamlessly integrate them into their projects with stunning 3D accuracy.
Redefining Architectural Facades with American Fiber Cement
For over 30 years, American Fiber Cement has been at the forefront of fiber cement technology, delivering durable, sustainable, and aesthetically striking facade solutions. Known for their unmatched resistance to weather, fire, and impact, AFC's panels offer architects and designers a perfect balance of form and function. With a diverse range of textures, colors, and finishes, these panels provide a versatile design solution for both modern and traditional architecture.
What sets AFC apart is its commitment to superior craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. Manufactured using high-quality natural materials, AFC panels provide long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
Where AFC Panels Shine
American Fiber Cement panels are widely used in a variety of commercial, institutional, and residential projects. From sleek corporate headquarters and universities to multi-family housing and cultural institutions, AFC's products and ability to fabricate panels to any size bring both durability and design flexibility to any facade. Their ability to withstand harsh climates while maintaining their aesthetic appeal makes them ideal for projects across North America.
We’re excited to collaborate with Lightbeans to make our fiber cement panels more accessible to the architecture and design community. By digitizing our products in 3D textures, we’re giving architects the ability to explore, visualize, and specify our materials with unprecedented ease and precision.
Ryan Hunter, VP of Sales at American Fiber Cement.
Bringing AFC's Materials to Life in 3D
Lightbeans' advanced texture technology enables architects and designers to accurately visualize AFC panels in photorealistic renderings. By integrating AFC's textures into their digital workflows, design professionals can experiment with colors, materials, and lighting conditions before making final material selections.
For AFC, this partnership translates into increased exposure among specifiers and early integration into project decision-making. The ability to showcase products in high-resolution 3D textures within the Lightbeans catalog not only enhances product visibility but also provides actionable business intelligence, helping AFC connect directly with architects at the crucial specification stage.
This collaboration underscores Lightbeans' mission to bridge the gap between building product manufacturers and specifiers, ensuring that innovative materials like AFC’s fiber cement panels become integral to the design process from concept to construction.
About American Fiber Cement
American Fiber Cement is a leading provider of high-performance fiber cement panels for architectural facades. With a commitment to durability, sustainability, and design excellence, AFC’s products are trusted by architects, designers, and builders across North America.
About Lightbeans
Lightbeans is North America’s first and largest manufacturer-specific texture library for architectural visualization. By digitizing building materials into ultra-realistic 3D textures, Lightbeans empowers manufacturers to connect with architects and designers, ensuring their products are considered early in the specification process.
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