Backlighting Polycarbonate: Key Design Considerations
Decorative façade lighting is becoming increasingly popular as new technologies make it more affordable, flexible, and visually compelling than ever before. Thoughtful lighting design can highlight architectural features, transform a building’s nighttime appearance, and enhance a visitor’s sense of safety, while reinforcing brand identity and setting the desired mood. Polycarbonate is an excellent material choice […]
21st-Century Daylighting Trends Driving Modern Sustainable Design
Many modernizations have changed the way building owners, architects, and developers are shaping future designs. This rapid evolution has been driven by technology and trends in sustainability, energy efficiency, and building design. Here are some key trends that are currently shaping the market. 1. Sustainability and Energy Efficiency 2. Health and Well-being Focus 3. Technological […]
Structural Cellular Polycarbonate Whitepaper
Structural cellular polycarbonate (SCP) is a widely used architectural material that has gained popularity across the world since its creation. This lightweight, impact-resistant material has many benefits for architectural and industrial buildings. To capture the full benefits and longevity for which the material was designed, its thermal properties must be taken into account. A framing […]
Translucent Canopy Applications
Translucent canopies can be used in a variety of settings for various spaces to achieve different architectural visions. They allow light to pass through while providing protection from harmful UV-rays and inclement weather. Contrary to metal or fabric canopies, translucent canopies diffuse sunlight while still providing comfortable shade and weather protection. Canopy Applications Restaurants and […]
Unique Applications of Polycarbonate in Architecture & Examples
Polycarbonate has a multitude of uses in architecture, due to its lightweight nature, strength, insulative qualities, and creative opportunities. While some designers prefer translucent FRP systems, the qualities of polycarbonate systems, longevity, and creative control outweigh FRP benefits in many circumstances. From longer spans, lighter panel weight, and more light transmission, polycarbonate has many benefits […]
Evolution of Polycarbonate in Architecture – History, Uses, and Benefits
From its early beginnings as a low-cost alternative to glass, polycarbonate has evolved into a high-performance material with numerous applications in architecture. In this blog post, we will explore the history and evolution of polycarbonate and examine its challenges and future potential in architectural design. Development of Polycarbonate Polycarbonate is a highly durable and versatile […]
EXTECH’s Work at Pathways Innovation Center Featured in Architectural Product Magazine
EXTECH was featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Architectural Products in a product focus on Daylight Harvesting. The mention reads: “Daylighting A New Stem Space: Bringing in ample daylighting through a 30 ft high exterior wall into a two-story common space, Cuningham Group and MOA Architecture specified more than 3000 sq. ft. of EXTECH’s LightWall 3440 […]
EXTECH Introduces SUNGLAZE™ To Our Canopy Solutions
EXTECH Inc. is proud to announce that we will now be integrating Palram’s SUNGLAZE™ canopy into our product offering. The SUNGLAZE™ canopy system offers smart design, elegant appearance, versatility and low maintenance. SUNGLAZE™ compliments EXTECH’s current range of polycarbonate canopies by offering an architectural system that incorporates a proprietary standing-seam profile panel that offers wide spans and a […]
Pathways Innovation Center and LIGHTWALL 3440 profiled in Commercial Architecture magazine
The November 2017 issue of Commercial Architecture magazine features a lengthy profile of the Pathways Innovation Center and Roosevelt High School in Casper, WY – two projects that relied on EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440 translucent polycarbonate daylighting system in their design. Designed by the Cuningham Group and winner of the Project of Distinction Award from the Association […]
Pathways Innovation Center and EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440 featured by Construction Specifier Magazine
Construction Specifier Magazine’s digital platform currently features a great profile of the Pathways Innovation Center and Roosevelt High School, both of which utilize EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440 translucent wall system. The facilities, designed by the Cuningham Group, were designed to “emphasize daylighting, openness, transparency, and collaboration,” and the profile details how this was facilitated using the […]