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Case Study: 04-04-028 – Incorporating a Skylight to Utilize Daylight & Shelter

Challenge Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems was asked to find a way to shelter an alleyway between two shopping galleries in an historic area of Washington DC. The two shopping galleries were separated by a characteristic alley way named Cady’s Alley.  However, the client wanted the space to remain an inviting space. Solution In response […]

Aquaponics Update: Solar’s First Tilapia Harvest

Recently members of the Solar team harvested approximately ten tilapia from our greenhouse aquaponics system.  Our South American Nigerian tilapia were caught in a net and then placed into a fresh water detoxification tank for around 24 hours. This process helps to clean waste out of the tilapia’s systems. After the detoxification process was complete, […]

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign for the Schuylkill United Way

Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems, a custom manufacturer of sliding, folding, and stacking glass walls, doors, windows, and screens; sunrooms; greenhouses; skylights; and curtain walls; began a fundraising effort to purchase school supplies for Schuylkill County students. PINE GROVE, PA – Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems launched the 5th fundraiser since the start of Solar […]

Project Spotlight: 12-12-138 Navy Green Townhouses

The Solar team recently completed work on a series of townhouses in the Northeastern United States. For this project, Solar Innovations® installed 13 G2 thermally-broken multi-track sliding glass door systems. Each door system featured an OXX configuration as viewed from the exterior, a custom “Gray Velvet” frame finish, and LowE SN68 insulated glazing. Charcoal colored […]

Case Study: 08-06-194 – Using Passive Solar Design for Plant Growth

Challenge Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems was challenged with a client‘s desire for a garage addition with a passive solar design that allowed for the growth of plants, solar heating in the harsh Northern winters, and that worked in conjunction with existing photovoltaic panels.  The design was to be located in a residential area that […]