Functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal are all equal considerations when designing a building façade. Designing exteriors that meet these needs can be done by adding color, exploring different façade options, and by daring to explore new concepts that can redefine a space. Adding color to architectural facades can dramatically enhance the visual appeal of a...Continue reading
Adding polycarbonate windows, translucent walls, and skylight systems to industrial buildings can add many benefits including improved safety, better work environment, and more. Not only can outdated, broken windows and skylights be an eyesore—they can contribute to soaring heating and cooling costs. Adding operable windows that can stay open during rainfall can improve ventilation while...Continue reading
Polycarbonate daylighting systems can transform a poorly lit space by bringing natural light inside. Translucent walls are one way to add daylight, while still maintaining privacy, visual comfort, and insulation. Polycarbonate translucent walls feature a coextrusion that resists UV rays, providing soft, optimized light. Translucent walls offer several benefits for daylighting in educational facilities, including...Continue reading
Retrofitting with polycarbonate systems can extend the lifespan of a building’s exterior envelope, reducing maintenance and replacement costs in the long run. They can be used to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, by providing excellent thermal insulation properties, reducing heat transfer through walls and roofs. By installing polycarbonate systems, building owners can decrease their...Continue reading
Founded in 2008, Los Angeles-based AUX Architecture designs the future for people, institutions, and communities.Continue reading
Parking structures play a vital role in urban development. The exterior can offer an opportunity to elevate the overall aesthetic and improve functionality. Going beyond a place to park cars, parking structures can tell a powerful story by incorporating new technologies into the design. Kinetic Facades Kinetic facades, such as EXTECH’s KINETICWALL, respond to nature...Continue reading
Get to know our finishing partner, Linetec. Located in Wausau, WI, Linetec has over 40 years specializing in architectural metal finishing and has partnered with EXTECH on many projects nationwide. Linetec is the nation’s largest independent architectural metals finishing company, and provides reliable finishes with exceptional quality. About Linetec and the industry Could you tell...Continue reading
Polycarbonate has a multitude of uses in architecture, due to its lightweight nature, strength, insulative qualities, and creative opportunities. While some designers prefer translucent FRP systems, the qualities of polycarbonate systems, longevity, and creative control outweigh FRP benefits in many circumstances. Creating Private Interior Spaces Translucent polycarbonate panels can provide natural lighting while maintaining privacy...Continue reading