Introducing EXTECH’s New Clip-Mount Kinetic System
EXTECH is proud to announce the release of its new clip-mount kinetic system, engineered to deliver smarter performance, faster installation, and greater design flexibility for architectural facades. Developed to address the challenges of cost, maintenance, and long-term reliability in kinetic building systems, this innovation achieves exceptional visual impact without compromise. Key Features of the Clip-Mount […]
Façade Considerations to Elevate a Parking Structure
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 […]
City of Hope KINETICWALL Project Receives IPMI 2022 Award of Excellence in Architectural Design
IPMI recently announced City of Hope parking structure as the winner of the 2022 Award of Excellence in Architectural Design. We are proud to have collaborated with many talented design and construction firms to unveil the Kineticwall structure. Read more about the project in the Parking & Mobility June issue here.
How Do Dynamic Wall Motion Systems Work?
Our KINETICWALL® system is a dynamic façade comprised of movable ‘flapper’ elements that respond to naturally occurring wind patterns. There are a variety of ways that the flappers can be mounted; however, through years of extensive research, we have developed three standard methods of suspending the flappers. These suspension systems are Rod Mount, Pin Mount, […]
What are the Steps for Creating a Dynamic Wall?
We love Kineticwall projects because they are a collaborative effort between architects, building owners, installers and EXTECH. It takes everyone working together to achieve a unique and successful project! We’ve created this visual map to illustrate how a kinetic facade project goes from concept to finished installation. Enjoy!
KINETICWALL & Children’s Museum Win GBA Award For LEED and Sustainability
We are delighted to announce that EXTECH’s KINETICWALL is being recognized in Green Building Alliance’s GBA 25th Anniversary Award given to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for it’s achievements in LEED and sustainability! Green Building Alliance honors 25 projects annually that have significantly advanced the region’s green building movement at the Emerald Evening and GBA 25th Anniversary […]
KINETICWALL Receives The PIA ’17 Product Innovation Award
We are delighted to announce that the KINETICWALL dynamic façade system is the winner of Architectural Products 2017 Product Innovation Award in the Fenestration products category.Created and manufactured by EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc., the KINETICWALL is comprised of typically 6-inch flappers that move with the wind, creating an eye-catching aesthetic. It is customizable and can be […]
EXTECH’s Kevin Smith to speak at Greenbuild and ABX 2017
Kevin Smith On November 8, 2017, EXTECH’s Director of Product Application & Development, Kevin Smith, will speak at the panel session Kinetic Facades: Inventive Architecture, Design, Fabrication during Greenbuild 2017. The session will center around kinetic building envelope systems, and how they help designers meet sustainability requirements and deliver art pieces to cities. One of […]
KINETICWALL receives Metal Construction News 2017 Reader’s Choice Award
We are delighted to announce that EXTECH’s KINETICWALL dynamic facade system was chosen to receive Metal Construction News’ 2017 Reader’s Choice Award! The awards are featured in the July 2017 issue of Metal Construction News, and according to Paul Deffenbaugh, Editorial Director, “[f]or a product to be considered for the Readers’ Choice Awards, it must have been featured […]
KINETICWALL wins 2017 Architizer A+ Award
EXTECH is incredibly honored to announce that the KINETICWALL dynamic facade system was chosen as the winner of the Architizer A+ Awards Jury prize! With entries from over 100 countries, the KINETICWALL was chosen as the best product in the Building Envelopes & Cladding category by a jury of designers, artists, architects, and business professionals. […]