Case Studies

custom geometric skylight

Case Study: Immaculate and Functional

Custom Geometric Skylight as an Architectural Focal Point While designing a wellness center in Monticello, New York, architect Kimberly Ryan at Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis sought a manufacturer to create an eye-catching skylight. The wellness center features a six-story hotel, spas, yoga rooms, and a centrally located indoor pool. Over this pool, Ryan...

lumira aerogel

Case Study: Lumira® Aerogel

The Benefits of Diffused Light. Despite the many benefits of bringing daylight into a space, it can often be hard to overcome the common downfalls of glazing systems. The low thermal performance of glazing systems reduces the overall efficiency of the building envelope, increasing the running costs of a HVAC...

Case Study: Empirical Fenestration

A High Performance Complete Glazing Package for Oceanside Living. While constructing a high-end residence in New York, an architecture firm sought an experienced glazier to provide quality fenestration to complement the modern style of  a client's residence. The dwelling is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Mecox bay...

sliding glass windows for entertaining

Case Study: Rustic Space Bordering Rolling Hills

Using Sliding Glass Windows to Create a Dynamic Entertaining Space. In an effort to compliment a valued outdoor pool where the family spends much of its summer, a Pennsylvania resident constructed a timber-frame pergola and pavilion. The pergola design shades an outdoor fireplace, grill, and patio space. While offering scenic views...

custom glass structure for rooftop access

Case Study: Rooftop Rendezvous

Utilizing a Custom Glass Structure for Rooftop Access. Exploring ways to meet the New York City building code on egress, a New York townhouse resident decided to use the opportunities afforded by a renovation to bring extra light into their living space. The new code had invalidated an existing ladder and...