Orange County Health Care Agency
Orange County Health Care Agency Marine Way | 8300 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 Architect: GenslerGeneral Contractor: PCL ConstructionInstaller: Weiss Sheet MetalPolycarbonate Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Inc.Photography: Mike Kelley As part of the adaptive reuse of a former Marine Air Corps Station, the project team sought to transform an existing structure into a contemporary […]
Foundry District Canopies – Fort Worth, TX
Foundry District | 2633 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107Owner: Asana PartnersArchitect: GFF ArchitectsInstalling Contractor: Exposed Roof Design LLCCanopy System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Inc.Photography: Elemby Photography At the Foundry District, a revitalized mixed-use destination in Fort Worth, the design team sought a canopy solution that would deliver both functional weather protection and a visually distinctive […]
EXTECH Delivers Daylighting Solution for Athletic Activity Center
Carmel High School Greyhound Activity Center | 520 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 Owner: Carmel Clay SchoolsArchitect: Fanning/Howey Associates Inc.Construction Manager: Skillman Corporation -IndianapolisInstaller: National Glass & Hardware LLCTranslucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Photographer: Al Ensley Exterior Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of exterior facade materials and daylighting systems, provided custom polycarbonate exteriors […]
Case Study: Red Rock Elementary School
Red Rock Elementary School | 408 Upland Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107 Architect: KNIT ArchitectureContractor: CORE ConstructionTranslucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Photography: Levi Ellyson In extreme climates, such as the desert conditions in Las Vegas, occupant comfort and energy efficiency need to be carefully considered when planning construction. Efficient building systems must withstand variable […]
Case Study: San Mateo Wastewater Treatment Plant
2050 Detroit Ave San Mateo, CA 94404 Owner: San MateoGeneral Contractor: Sundt ConstructionConstruction Manager: JacobsDesign Engineer: HDRInstaller: Silicon Valley Glass Inc.Translucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Inc. The San Mateo WTP sought to revive their aging wastewater treatment system, funded by a regional initiative to modernize San Francisco Bay’s sewer infrastructure. EXTECH was tasked with […]
CASE STUDY: Ed Davis Recreation Center – LIGHTWALL 210 Dual Wall System
Ed Davis Recreation Center | 730 Perkins Park Dr, Akron, OH 44320 Architect: PRIME AEGeneral Contractor: Infinity ConstructionInstaller: Imperial Glazing ConceptDaylighting System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. The City of Akron undertook a major transformation of the Ed Davis Recreation Center, originally constructed in 1976. The goal was to expand the building to more than 24,000 […]
Case Study: General Electric/SABIC Innovative Plastics Headquarters
Project: General Electric/SABIC Innovative Plastics HeadquartersLocation: Pittsfield, MADesign: EXTECH Design and BuildSystem: SKYGARD 3300, Custom Design General Electric had a big problem with their U.S. Headquarters in Pittsfield, MA: built in the 1970s, the facility’s skylights and metal roofing were leaking. The leaks started shortly after the initial installation, and through the years, numerous companies were hired to attempt to […]
Case Study: NYCTA Skylights
New York City Transit 239th Street Maintenance Shop; 4570 Furman Ave, Bronx, NY 10470 Owner/Architect: Metro Transit Authority, New York City TransitGeneral Contractor: Zaman ConstructionSkylight Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. NYCT had a problem with their 239th street maintenance shop— too much light from previous skylights. In a facility playing a critical role in transit and rail car maintenance, mistakes […]
Case Study: Spring Hill Middle School Skylight System
The Spring Hill Middle School, 705 N. Webster St., Petaluma, CA 94952 Owner: Spring Hill Middle School; Petaluma, CAArchitect: DMARC Studio; San Rafael, CAContractor: Advanced Building Solutions, Inc.; Petaluma, CASkylight engineer/fabricator: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Photography: Ethan Kaplan, Kaplan Photo CALIFORNIA MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOWCASES INDOOR/OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES WITH EXTECH’S SKYLIGHT SYSTEM The Spring Hill School’s new campus in southern Sonoma County, Petaluma, […]
Case Study: STRONGSPAN Solution for Gymnasium Windows
Haven Church Family Life Center | 5902 West Cactus Road Glendale, AZ 85304 Owner: Haven ChurchArchitect: Debartolo ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: Robert E Porter Construction CoSubcontractor: Architectural Building Systems, LLCTranslucent Wall System: EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440Photography: Jason Roehner, courtesy of Debartolo Architects STRONGSPAN Solution for Gymnasium Windows Haven Church’s mission was “to ‘Build a Haven for the Community’ by providing a place for […]