March 11, 2016
PROJECT LOCATION Allentown, Pennsylvania PRODUCT SI33000M Marine Glazed Folding Glass Wall ARCHITECT Openaire Incorporated THE CHALLENGE Solar Innovations, Inc. was contacted for a unique project in Allentown, Pennsylvania. An 18th Century Pennsylvania Dutch Barn was being restored to house and display classic cars. The barn was originally constructed with stone walls and a beautiful wood [...]
March 4, 2016
Challenge Solar Innovations, Inc. was sought to provide a dual function sunroom that would give the homeowner a universal space for both people and plants. The climate of Palmyra, Wisconsin proved to be the first major challenge for the design team working on the project. The month of January has an average low temperature of10°F […]
February 19, 2016
Challenge Outdoor stadiums are used for a wide variety of events throughout the year and require versatile solutions that allow people to pass between the seating and the concourse area. At times, these openings may need to be closed to redirect foot traffic or to create a barrier to the cold and inclement weather. The […]
February 11, 2016
Challenge The function of a greenhouse is to provide climate requirements for plants to thrive when the outside conditions may not be conducive to successful production. The key component to greenhouse design is maximizing the available sunlight, first for plant photosynthesis, and second for heating. The materials required to allow light transmission are inherently poor as insulators. […]
February 4, 2016
Challenge: Windows, doors, skylights, and glass structures must meet the challenging requirements of providing visual access to the outdoors while minimizing heat transfer into and out of the living space. Sunrooms and Conservatories, with large surface areas comprised of glass, are susceptible to sudden temperature fluctuations. Continued advancements in the glass industry including: insulated glass, stainless steel […]
