Designing with Glass: Practical Uses and Benefits of Glass Canopy Systems
When form and function meet, the result is a design element that enhances both aesthetics and utility, as illustrated by the glass canopy. These architectural features are becoming increasingly popular...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: Skylight Solutions
EXTECH’s 2005 patent introduces a slidable clip assembly that solves a long-standing challenge in panel system design: how to manage thermal movement in skylight and roof assemblies without sacrificing performance...
Celebrating 50 Years: Design Solutions in Solar and Retrofit Daylighting
In 2010, EXTECH completed two standout projects that showcased its ability to integrate solar technology and solve complex retrofit challenges in daylighting and roofing systems. Each project stands as an...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 2008 Patented Innovations in Glass Block Design
In 2008, EXTECH was awarded a patent that addressed persistent challenges in windscreen systems. The invention improved how assemblies handle movement, alignment, and environmental exposure without adding complexity. The patent...
Celebrating 50 Years: A Legacy of Trust and Technical Excellence
From 1979 to 1982, EXTECH supplied and installed 2½ miles of top-hinged windows at the Martin-Marietta complex in Baltimore, now Lockheed-Martin. This multi-year building retrofit project modernized a significant facility...
Glass Canopy Systems: Technical Detailing for High-Performance Design
Glass canopy systems serve as a sleek design statement while providing necessary weather protection. This article offers the technical detailing of glass canopy systems, offering insights for architects, engineers, and...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: Patent Innovations That Advanced Daylighting Systems
Not every innovation is designed to be seen. In 2010, EXTECH patented two small but critical components that enhance daylighting systems in roof and wall assemblies, including skylights and translucent...
Redefining Building Facades for Tomorrow’s Designs
Backlit translucent facade system at Times Square This article was originally written for Metal Construction News and appears on their website. In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, building...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: Four Miles of Windows for NYC Transit
In 1994, EXTECH was selected to replace deteriorated industrial windows at the 207th Street Maintenance Facility in Upper Manhattan—a large, site operated by New York City Transit. The original steel...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 2012 – A Look Back at Two Game-Changing Patents
As part of EXTECH’s 50th Anniversary Patent Series, we’re spotlighting 2012—a standout year of innovation. EXTECH secured patents for two systems that pushed the boundaries of design flexibility and durability....
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: EXTECH’s Window Upgrade at the Domino Sugar Refinery
In the late 1990s to 2000, EXTECH faced a critical challenge at one of the largest sugar processing facilities in the U.S.—replacing the building’s aging steel sash windows without disrupting...
The Future of Facades: Integrating Metal into Modern Building Designs
This article was written for Metal Construction News, and originally appeared in their November 2024 issue. The issue can be viewed online here. In today's fast-evolving architectural landscape, facades are...