Parking
FACADES FOR PARKING STRUCTURES
EXTECH specializes in providing safe, functional façade solutions for parking facilities. Our systems are engineered to fit each specific application with pedestrian safety, code compliance, performance, and aesthetics in mind.
KINETICWALL® WIND-DRIVEN FACADE
EXTECH’s KINETICWALL® is an optimal façade system for standalone or mixed-use parking facilities because it delivers durability, air flow, easy installation, and simple maintenance. Additionally, it permits visibility from the inside while preventing the nuisance of interior lighting spillage.
Pedestrian safety is a top priority when designing a parking structure. Incorporating a façade can help deter intentional jumps and unintentional falls. With more than half of parking garage owners having experienced an intentional fatality or an attempt at their facility, according to a study by IPMI, finding ways to prevent this self-harm is critical.
The KINETICWALL® system allows designers to create a unique, artistic, and functional façade. Each kinetic element is activated by wind, creating a rolling visual pattern.
The KINETICWALL® is designed and tested for long-term performance and allows facilities to meet ventilation codes.
EXTECH has 3 standardized suspension systems, based on years of testing and experience. Each bespoke system is customizable to meet the project’s budget, desired aesthetic, environment, and performance goals.
The need for parking facilities in urban areas continues to increase. Because these structures are interwoven within the community, there is a demand that they are also visually pleasing. Arts in Transit and percent-for-art regulations are one way communities aim to achieve aesthetically interesting parking facilities. The visual impact of the KINETICWALL® helps municipalities meet Arts in Transit and percent-for-art compliance.
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) parking expansion at Logan Airport illustrates the capabilities of the KINETICWALL®. Because the garage would be experienced by travelers from all over the world, the parking authority wanted to incorporate a system that was both aesthetically interesting and structurally sound.
Parking CASE STUDIES
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- System: KINETICWALL®
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- Market: Healthcare, Parking
- System: KINETICWALL®
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- System: KINETICWALL®
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- System: CUSTOM SYSTEMS
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- System: KINETICWALL®
- Market: Aviation, Parking
- System: SKYSHADE® CANOPIES
WOOD HYBRID FACADES
When a design firm working on a corporate parking façade in Wilmington, DE was seeking a natural, wood-like material, EXTECH provided a GEOLAM façade to support design and performance goals. A composite wood “timber screen” can modernize a parking structure, while the play of shadows and light can be observed as the sun moves across the façade. Organic elements, such as greenery, can be added to create a “living” wall.
CUSTOM COATED EXTRUSIONS
The Monument Drive parking facility in Fairfax, VA features a value-engineered façade by EXTECH. The initial design called for terracotta, which came with budget and longevity concerns. EXTECH value-engineered a façade using large sections of aluminum tube extrusions finished with a textured faux-terracotta coating.
Each tube connects to the edge of floor slabs, with an integrated dynamic extrusion designed to absorb deflection and thermal movement. The custom system offers a longer lifespan at a lower cost when compared to the original design with terracotta.
POLYCARBONATE PARKING FACADES
Polycarbonate systems create a secure and visually elevated space when integrated into parking structures. EXTECH’s polycarbonate systems are adaptable to wall openings and a variety of field conditions. Benefits of polycarbonate systems for parking applications include UV resistance, durability, and design flexibility.
For an extra layer of security, translucent polycarbonate screen walls can be backlit to transform a structure at night. Polycarbonate is an excellent choice for backlit glazed façades because of its light diffusing qualities, color brilliance, low flammability, and insulating value.
PARKING CANOPIES
SKYSHADE® canopies offer the durability and long lifespan needed in parking applications. Engineered with lightweight, fully fabricated components, the system installs easily for quick project deployment and simple maintenance.
The SKYSHADE® can be used to cover walkways, escalators, or serve as standalone canopies at parking facilities. The aluminum framing systems can support a variety of glazing options, including standing seam cellular polycarbonate, solid monolithic polycarbonate sheets, flat-sheet multiwall polycarbonate, or glass.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
LOW MAINTENANCE
Systems specifically designed for durability and longevity, reducing costs associated with maintenance.
COST-SAVINGS AND SUSTAINABILITY
EXTECH systems are factory fabricated for less field waste. 100% recyclable systems can support LEED goals.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Code compliant systems add an extra layer of safety and prevent costly last-minute changes.
SPEED IN DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
Fully fabricated systems and engineering details reduce field errors and installation costs.
INTEGRATED DESIGN APPROACH
Coordinated design and project delivery approach includes collaboration with all stakeholders from planning to installation.
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