September 14, 2015
The National Sunroom Association (NSA) announced the winners of the 2015 NSA Design Awards at NSA’s Fall meeting in Pittsburgh. The 2015 Design Awards mark the eleventh anniversary of the competition. Solar Innovations, Inc. won in the Glazed Roof Sunroom $35,000 – $50,000 category for a private home. Solar Innovations, Inc. was also a finalist […]
September 11, 2015
PROJECT LOCATION Commercial | California PRODUCTS G3 Center Pivot Door ARCHITECT Les Girouard Architect THE CHALLENGE Solar Innovations® was approached to manufacture a pivot door for a chic and modern winery by a client wanting to offer customers a unique experience and entryway. The winery, tucked away in the Napa Valley, was designed with striking modern [...]
September 10, 2015
There are several options for shading a glass structure. Shading systems are a cost effective alternative to many of these technologies. Shades will reduce solar heat gain and minimize glare while filtering natural daylight into a structure. Solar Innovations, Inc.’s fixed and operable shade options are available for interior and exterior applications. Fixed shades are […]
September 8, 2015
Solar Innovations, Inc. recently completed the testing of its second generation 90° operable skylight. The skylight underwent air, water, structural, impact, and cycle tests. The test specimen adhered to state hurricane codes, such as Florida impact testing under the 2014 Building Code. The tests were completed at Solar Innovations, Inc.’s in-house test lab, received a […]
September 8, 2015
On September 7, 2011, the majority of Pennsylvania experienced severe weather conditions and devastating flooding. In just 24 hours, over 13 inches of rain fell in Pine Grove, PA. The storm proved to be a major test for Solar’s facility. The building’s flood system was designed to withstand a 100-year storm, which was precisely what […]
