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Case Study: 12-11-212 – 20 ft. Tall Motorized Sliding Glass Doors

Case Study: 12-11-212 – 20 ft. Tall Motorized Sliding Glass Doors

  Challenge When a California-based company began the design of their new corporate headquarters in the South of Market District in San Francisco, they turned to Solar Innovations, Inc. to help create a contemporary entryway to their expansive lobby. The 26-story modernist-style skyscraper was designed with floor-to-ceiling windows on all floors to take advantage of […]

How to Create a Butterfly Friendly Garden

How to Create a Butterfly Friendly Garden

Butterflies are some of the most majestic and interesting insects on Earth, but all too often their habitats are lost due to construction and other human activities. Creating a butterfly-friendly garden or enclosure will help gradually increase the butterfly population and enhance the appeal of your backyard or greenhouse. With the right planning, almost any […]

How to Maximize a Small Living Space

How to Maximize a Small Living Space

Cramped, dark, and small are typically words we don’t like to hear when describing rooms in which we spend a great deal of time, especially when referring to our homes. Since large homes with spacious rooms are not always budget friendly, buyers often feel as though they are “settling” when buying or building a smaller […]

Case Study: 18th Century Barn Reconstruction

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 [...]

Early Spring Chores to Start the Garden off Right

Early Spring Chores to Start the Garden off Right

For most parts of the country it seems like winter is coming to a close. With warmer weather finally in sight, the urge to do something outside might be starting to set in, and March is the perfect time to get out of the house and into the garden. Want to get a head start […]