Case Study: General Electric Corporate Aviation Hangar
General Electric Corporate Aviation Hangar | Newburgh, NY Architect: HLW International, LLP The General Electric (GE) private hangar was in need of not only a repair, but an upgrade. Years of harsh weather and the extreme aviation environment had damaged the façade, and the facility had a dated look. GE was looking for a new exterior that […]
Case Study: Logan Airport Parking Expansion
Logan Airport Parking Expansion | Boston, MA Architect: Arrowstreet The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) was in need of a modern parking facility for their Central Parking Expansion at Logan International Airport.  Because of the facility’s prominent location, they were looking for a 21st-century design – one that incorporated sustainable materials and delivered an elegant and dynamic look. To […]
Case Study: University of Florida Custom Suspended Ceiling
University of Florida Custom Suspended Ceiling | Gainesville, FL Architect: Ross Barney Architects When Ross Barney Architects was hired to design the University of Florida’s Library West addition, they wanted an ethereal aesthetic while also respecting the university’s commitment to green technology and sustainability. Because of this, a polycarbonate system was the ideal product for the library’s […]
Case Study: Display at the Ocean Explorium
Ocean Explorium Blue Cube | New Bedford, MA Architect: Cosestudi LLC Cosestudi, LLC had a very specific vision for the project they were designing for the New Bedford Seaport’s Ocean Explorium. This was to be an interactive exhibit intended to teach visitors about marine life and the importance of protecting our oceans. The architect wanted to […]
Case Study: Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Gymnasium
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Gymnasium |Â Berkeley, CA Architect:Â Baker Vilar Architects Martin Luther King, Jr. middle school in Berkley, CA was looking to update their school gymnasium. Ranked as one of the best schools in Alameda County and featuring enrichment classes that surpass general studies, the updated gym needed to reflect the […]
Case Study: Metrotower III
Metrotower III | Burnaby, BC Architect: Stantec Architecture Stantec Architecture was hired to design a series of office buildings for Ivanhoe Cambridge CDP – three towers located in the heart of Burnaby, British Columbia’s metro center. The towers would be comprised of over 616,000 square feet, 28-30 stories high offering panoramic views of the city. Stantec […]
Case Study: Data Center for a Leading Global Technology Provider
Data Center for a Leading Global Technology Provider | North Carolina Architect: O’Brien/Atkins Associates, PA A leading global technology provider specializing in storage efficiency and cloud capabilities was expanding fast. They were rapidly outgrowing their research and development facility and needed to build a new one to accommodate their increasing workforce and mounting client demands. While the need […]
Case Study: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) | Philadelphia, PA In most major cities, transit shelters sustain abuse – they are subjected to wind, sleet, snow, rain, and vandalism. Philadelphia is no exception. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) was in need of a durable product that could withstand the harsh weather, foil vandals, and was transparent so that […]
Case Study: Harry Parker Community Rowing Boathouse and Sculling Pavilion
Community Rowing Inc., Harry Parker Boathouse and Ruth W. Somerville Sculling Pavilion | Brighton, MA Architect: Anmahian Winton Architects General Contractor: Consigli Construction Co After over 20 years of providing public rowing programs from a leased facility, Community Rowing, Inc. decided to construct a boathouse of their own with the infrastructure and accessibility needed to […]
Case Study: Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel Canopy
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel – Casino Expansion Project |Â Morton, MN Architect: Walsh Bishop / Design, LLC The Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel wanted to be an oasis for the people of Minnesota, the Dakotas, and anyone traveling through the upper portion of the United States. The venue features not only gaming but dining, visiting artists, and […]
Case Study: DTCC courtyard canopy
Delaware Technical Community College courtyard canopy | Newark, DE Architect: Tevebaugh Associates General Contractor: Whiting-Turner System:Â SKYSHADE 3300 The Delaware Technical Community College canopy project presented more challenges than one would think. Tevebaugh Associates, the project architect, wanted a sleek, free-standing marquise-shaped canopy with integrated up-lighting. Because of its size (80 feet long, 32 feet wide), […]
Case Study: UNO Galewood Charter School
UNO Galewood Charter School | Chicago, IL Architect: UrbanWorks, Ltd. The United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) is a group dedicated to fulfilling the developmental needs of the Hispanic community in Chicago. After securing a $98 million grant, the organization decided to build three additional locations, one of which was the Galewood Charter School. This award-winning, LEED certified […]
Case Study: Otterbein University’s STEAM Innovation Center
Otterbein University’s STEAM Innovation Center | Westerville, OH Architect: Moody Nolan General Contractor: Corna Kokosing In a world where factory jobs are being replaced with smart technology and globalization has made the manufacturing industry increasingly competitive, Otterbein University saw an opportunity. The plan was to partner with leading organizations from the private and public sectors in central Ohio to […]
Case Study: DuPage Airport Authority Hangar
Project: DuPage Airport Authority Hangar Location: Chicago, IL Architect: Burns McDonnell General Contractor: Harbour Contractors, Inc. System: LIGHTWALL 3440 & SKYGARD 3300 Chicagoland’s DuPage Airport Authority, located in the western suburban area, is home to the largest concentration of corporate aircraft in Illinois. It is the only general aviation airport in Illinois with four active runaways, two instrument landing system approaches and […]
Case Study: SEPTA Concourse Improvement
Project:Â SEPTA Concourse Improvement Location:Â Philadelphia, Pa Architect:Â Sowinski Sullivan Architects General Contractor:Â AP Construction, Inc. System:Â SKYSHADE 3100Â &Â GRIDLOCK In the summer of 2018, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completed the first phase of the Downtown Link, its Center City concourse improvement program to upgrade the underground pedestrian tunnel network. Significant architectural enhancements were made during this phase including […]
Case Study: Hospital Glass Canopy System
Architect: IKM Incorporated; Pittsburgh General Contractor: MBM Contracting; Pittsburgh Installing Contractor & Manufacturer- glass canopy: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Architectural Glass Supplier: Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, LLC A Pittsburgh hospital recently opened its new courtyard entrance featuring a glass canopy system. The canopy was engineered, manufactured and installed by EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. (EXTECH) to meet the project’s specified […]
Case Study: 5th & Atwood Street Station
Owner:Â Port Authority of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh, PA Architect:Â Greg Maynes, Moshier Studio; Pittsburgh Photographer:Â Dave Bryce Photography Glass Fabricator: Viracon; Owatonna, Minnesota Engineer, Fabricator, Installer:Â EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh The design of the canopy avoided utility lines and effectively shed water into the gutter system. The gutter system and downspout, engineered by EXTECH, was integral to the aluminum […]
Case Study: Pathways Innovation Center & Roosevelt High School
Pathways Innovation Center and Roosevelt High School | 3000 Independence Court, Casper, WY Architect: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. MOA Architecture: Casper, Wyoming General Contractor: Groathouse Construction, Inc. Installing Contractor: Overhead Door Company of Casper, Inc. Manufacturer – Wall Panel System: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. System: LIGHTWALL 3440® POLYCARBONATE WALL Roosevelt High School and the new Pathways Innovation Center (PIC), in Casper, Wyoming, […]
Case Study: Boston Logan International Airport Hangars
Logan International Airport Hangars, Logan International Airport, Boston, MA Architect: Fennick McCredit Architecture Owner: Massachusetts Port Authority Photography: William Horne System: LIGHTWALL 3440® POLYCARBONATE WALL The Massachusetts Port Authority needed to renovate two maintenance hangars at Boston’s Logan International Airport with materials that could withstand the intense winters and harsh environment of aviation. This meant delivering good thermal performance, optimal […]
Case Study: The Eleanor Boathouse at Chicago’s Park 571
The Eleanor Boathouse at Park 571, 2754 S. Eleanor, Chicago, IL 60608 Architect: Studio Gang Architects; Chicago General Contractor: The Walsh Group- Walsh Construction Installing Contractor: Anthony Roofing LTD Finisher: Linetec; Wausau, Wisconsin Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. System: LIGHTWALL 3440® POLYCARBONATE WALL The Eleanor Boathouse at Park 571 in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood celebrates the natural beauty, community recreation and environmental stewardship of […]
