Preserving Aviation History with Modern Daylighting
Polycarbonate retrofit solutions help extend the life of historic steel-sash hangar windows (dating back to the early era of commercial aviaition) while maintaining the architectural character of landmark aviation facilities. American Aero | Fort Worth, Texas1933 American Airways Hangar A historic hangar that played a role in the early development of American Airways and American […]
CASE STUDY: Corporate Custom Screen Façade
Architect: Granum ConsultingInstallation Contractor: Benner & White Construction Inc.General Contractor: Whiting-turnerSystem: Custom Geolam façade system by EXTECHLocation: Wilmington, DE Corporate Parking Structure Geolam Screen Façade A pharmaceutical company was looking to create a “living wall system” for their corporate parking structure. The design called for an organic wood-like material that would blend naturally with the […]
Case Study: MBTA Iron Horse Park
MBTA Iron Horse Park | Billerica, MA 01860 Architect: Taylor & Burns ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: W.T. RichCanopy System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Photography: Damianos Photography When the MBTA Iron Horse Park Center required a new facility, equipped with an entrance canopy, the project team faced a tight construction schedule that required a solution capable of being designed, […]
Case Study: Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal Canopies
Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal | 20 Essa Road Barrie ON Canada Owner: City of BarrieArchitect: Diamond SchmittContractor: Matheson ConstructorsInstaller: Stradia Glass & DoorCanopy Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Inc.Photography: Tom Arban Photography Inc. The Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal, located at 20 Essa Road in Barrie, Ontario, is a state-of-the-art transportation hub designed to serve the City of […]
Case Study: 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 […]
Case Study: Foundry District Canopies – Fort Worth, TX
Foundry District | 2633 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Owner: 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 […]
Case Study: 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
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 […]
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
General Electric/SABIC Innovative Plastics Headquarters | Pittsfield, MA Design: 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 […]
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, […]
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 The Spring Hill School’s new campus in southern Sonoma County, Petaluma, California welcomed its first middle school class for the 2019-20 […]
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 Haven Church’s mission was “to ‘Build a Haven for the Community’ by providing a place for the greater Glendale, Arizona community […]
Case Study: University of Iowa Hawkeye Parking Ramp
University of Iowa West Campus Parking Ramp | 220 North drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 Architect: Shive-HatteryGeneral Contractor: Conlon ConstructionInstalling Contractor: Forman Ford GlassPhotography: Whistler Studios University of Iowa’s west campus received a recent upgrade with the new Hawkeye Parking Ramp, providing more than just 983 parking spaces. The structure establishes a dynamic architectural presence. Designed by Shive-Hattery and […]
Case Study: True Sky Credit Union Canopies – Oklahoma City
True Sky Credit Union Canopies | Oklahoma City Owner: True Sky Credit UnionArchitect: Beck DesignGeneral Contractor: Graham General ContractorCanopy System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Photography: Kenneth Wheeler Photography True Sky Credit Union recently added 4 new locations to conveniently serve their customers, largely made up of FAA members and air traffic controllers. The credit union, founded by workers at the […]
Case Study: Rogue Primary School
Rogue Primary School | 600 S 2nd St, Central Point, OR 97502 Owner: Central Point School District, Central Point, ORArchitect: Arkitek: design&architectureGeneral Contractor: Vitus ConstructionTranslucent Wall System: EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440Photography: Courtesy of Arkitek: design&architecture Oregon-based architect, Arkitek: design&architecture, worked to design a play-based, nature-centric school, for Rogue Primary School in Central Point, OR. The school repurposed a hospital building […]
Case Study: HAECO America’s New Hangar at PTI
HAECO America’s New Hangar at PTI | Piedmont Triad International Airport, 623 Radar Rd., Greensboro, NC Architect: BRPH; Melbourne, FLDesign-build Contractor: BE&K Building Group; Greenville, SCManufacturer and Installer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. HAECO Americas’ new hangar at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, utilized EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. (EXTECH) to engineer, fabricate, and install energy-efficient, translucent, daylighting system. […]
Case Study: GA Aquarium KINETICWALL
GA Aquarium Entry Kinetic Façade | Atlanta, GA Owner: Georgia Aquarium Inc.Architect: PGAV Inc.KINETICWALL Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Georgia Aquarium recently completed its latest round of renovations, revealing a new entrance and exhibits. The recent renovations included a 796 SF KINETICWALL, manufactured by EXTECH. The KINETICWALL manufactured installed for GA Aquarium features custom kinetic elements shaped like […]
Case Study: ThyssenKrupp Steel Mill
ThyssenKrupp Steel Mill | Calvert, AL German steel giant ThyssenKrupp needed to cut costs in a big way. Having announced they’d be establishing a United States presence in Calvert, Alabama and bringing 2,700 jobs to the region, they needed to build a 150-acre steel mill with a roof more than 15 times the size of the […]
