Joseph Wiegand joins Snyder Mfg.

July 8, 2019  |  News

Snyder Mfg. has announced the addition of Joseph Wiegand to its sales and business development team. Wiegand brings more than 28 years of experience to the Snyder team. Wiegand says, “I am looking forward to meeting new customers to discuss how Snyder products can meet their needs, or even design …
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Sustainable infrastructure and construction textiles

July 1, 2019  |  Case Studies

Infrastructure and construction textiles succeed with a focus on sustainable alternatives. By Seshadri Ramkumar and Marie O’Mahony  Today’s advanced textiles offer new forms for use in infrastructure projects and in building design and construction. These “hidden” textiles may be found …
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Chic retractable roofing

July 1, 2019  |  Case Studies

The trendy London restaurant Chotto Matte recently opened its first U.S. outpost in Miami Beach, Fla. Specializing in Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, the restaurant has a cool, modern aesthetic that combines an urban Tokyo vibe with the South Florida tropics. Colorful murals created by local stree…
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Michele Quadri-Butterfield keeps Al’s Awning Shop up to date and focused on customers

July 1, 2019  |  Case Studies, Features

by Jill C. Lafferty The mission of Al’s Awning Shop is to be the leading provider of quality fabric solutions and to be dedicated to providing professional customer service and exceptional products,” says owner Michele Quadri-Butterfield. “Fabric solutions is key for me. It’s about taking a …
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Setting a high standard: Owens Corning

July 1, 2019  |  Case Studies

Owens Corning’s philanthropic efforts, charity work and progressive employee policies have produced impressive results. By Paul Johnson For more than 40 years, Owens Corning, a developer and producer of  insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites, has been a supporter of a wide range of ph…
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Dramatic canopy offers protection high above the city

July 1, 2019  |  Features

By Bruce N. Wright, AIA The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, in Charlotte N.C., has a stunning 19th-floor lawn and event deck overlooking the city. The popular venue hosts weddings and other large gatherings, and the hotel needed a retractable canopy to protect patrons from sun, rain and high winds that ma…
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Membrane structure keeps museum visitors cool

July 1, 2019  |  Features

By Bruce N. Wright, AIA As marine museums go, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science goes the extra nautical mile to fully engage visitors with its message of sustainable ecology. Designed by the acclaimed British design firm Grimshaw Architects, the Frost Museum is a complex of four build…
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It’s time for metalwork and framing to move from being bit players to getting top billing

July 1, 2019  |  Case Studies

by Jeff Moravec Fabric is typically the star of the show in any fabrication project. What often gets overlooked, however, is the role supporting metal frameworks play—often behind the scenes—in fabric structures. The metal framework may frequently be an unheralded bit player, but it’s critical…
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Mitigating heat and courting shade for shoppers in Hawaii

July 1, 2019  |  Features

By Bruce N. Wright, AIA Shade is often one of the most important design considerations for public venues in Hawaii, especially on the leeward (away from the wind) side of an island. Such is the case on Oahu, where the Ka Makana Ali‘i shopping center is located.  A center court at th…
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