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...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 1996 – Patent for Overlapping Framing System
Innovation has been a cornerstone of EXTECH’s approach. In 1996, the company took a significant step forward by being awarded a patent for an overlapping framing system for glazing elements....
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: A KINETICWALL Mural
As EXTECH celebrates 50 years of innovation, we look back at key milestones, including the completion of our largest KINETICWALL to date. Installed in 2023 as an integral part of...
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS: 2016, The Flexi-Panel™
EXTECH’s 2016 patent for the FLEXI-PANEL™ system marked a breakthrough in architectural solutions for daylighting and solar heat control. The Flexi-Panel system was created to offer an innovative and cost-effective...
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...