CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: The First EXTECH Project
In 1975, EXTECH—then known as Industrial Air & Light, Inc.—took on its first-ever job, a project with Armco Steel in Ambridge, PA, during Pittsburgh’s steel era. Armco Steel needed a...
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...
Applications for Translucent Canopies
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...
Exterior Elegance: Exploring Color in Exterior Facades
Functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal are all equal considerations when designing a building façade. Designing exteriors that meet these needs can be done by adding color, exploring different façade options,...
Translucent Walls, Windows, and Skylight Systems for Industrial Applications
Adding polycarbonate windows, translucent walls, and skylight systems to industrial buildings can add many benefits including improved safety, better work environment, and more. Not only can outdated, broken windows and...
Optimized Daylighting for K-12 Schools & Universities
Polycarbonate daylighting systems can transform a poorly lit space by bringing natural light inside. Translucent walls are one way to add daylight, while still maintaining privacy, visual comfort, and insulation....
Cost-Effective Retrofitting Solutions with Polycarbonate Systems
Retrofitting with polycarbonate systems can extend the lifespan of a building's exterior envelope, reducing maintenance and replacement costs in the long run. They can be used to improve the energy...
Architect Spotlight: AUX Architecture
Get to know AUX Architecture. Founded in 2008, Los Angeles-based AUX Architecture designs the future for people, institutions, and communities. Led by Brian Wickersham, the practice brings craft and clarity...
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,...
Partner Spotlight: Linetec
Get to know our finishing partner, Linetec. Located in Wausau, WI, Linetec has over 40 years specializing in architectural metal finishing and has partnered with EXTECH on many projects nationwide....
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...