Mobile shade

June 1, 2016  |  Case Studies

The People’s Canopy brings sun and weather protection to the people. Imagine a massive bright red, two-story canopy heading toward you on multiple bicycles. Sound like something out of the movies? Well, it’s no fantasy. Called the People’s Canopy, the structure was commissioned by the city of …
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Renson® sun shade louver and screen systems

June 1, 2016  |  News

Renson®, a European developer and manufacturer of sun shading and ventilation system solutions, introduces its external sun shading product line, which includes the Icarus®, Sunclips® and Loggia® louver/panel, and Renson ZipShade® screen systems, as well as Cilium® convertible sun protection s…
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School shade

June 1, 2016  |  Case Studies, Exteriors

Shade structure at a mid-century kindergarten in New Zealand adds a contemporary facelift and protection from the sun. Of all the roles that shade structures fulfill—from aesthetic appeal to space expansion—their most critical function is weather protection. Few places require as much protection…
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Pfeifer Group acquires FabriTec Structures and Guard-All Building Solutions

June 1, 2016  |  News

PFEIFER Seil- und Hebetechnik GmbH, with its business unit, Cable Structures, has acquired an ownership interest in FabriTec Structures and its sister company, Guard-All Building Solutions, who provide wide-span, frame-supported, fabric buildings. The new team will have offices in Canada, United Sta…
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Marlen Textiles extends warranty

June 1, 2016  |  News

Marlen Textiles, a New Haven, Mo.-based manufacturer of outdoor textiles, has extended its warranty period for five of its products. The warranty period will be extended from five to eight years for Top Notch®, Top Notch 9®, Top Notch FR® and Top Gun FR®, and from three to five years for Top Not…
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Shade (systems) to the rescue

June 1, 2016  |  Features

Consumers are seeking protection from the sun, heat, bugs and high energy bills, and shading system manufacturers are surrounding the market, indoors and out. The U.S. market is looking rather attractive these days to manufacturers of shade systems. For a variety of reasons—energy conservation, pr…
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Green Building Research Institute launches continuing ed opportunity

June 1, 2016  |  News

“Breaking Ground: The Future of Green Building,” the newest course series from the Green Building Research Institute (GBRI) has been approved by both GBCI and the American Institute of Architects to provide LEED and AIA professionals with continuing education credits. Professionals who c…
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Architecture Billings Index shows continued growth

June 1, 2016  |  News

After beginning the year with a decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month lead time between …
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Thrace LINQ achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification

June 1, 2016  |  News

Technical fabrics supplier Thrace LINQ has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. The achievement is a demonstration of the company’s continued commitment to provide the highest quality materials to the markets it serves. ISO 9001 standard is designed to help e…
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