Blog posts and news stories that cover EXTECH’s KINETICWALL dynamic facade system.
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
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.
Desert Aviation Center Remodel, 2722 Perimeter Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Owner: Desert Aviation Center; North Las Vegas, Nevada Developer: G.A. Haan Development, LLC Architect: Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto (CSD) Architects; Las Vegas General Contractor: AJB General Contractors; North Las Vegas, Nevada Wind-driven façade system – installing contractor: Hartlauer Signs; Las Vegas Wind-driven façade...Continue reading
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,...Continue reading
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!
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 Awards gala on...Continue reading
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...Continue reading
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 the systems that...