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Vehicle, body armors muscle up and slim down
July 1st, 2014
Devising protective solutions for armored vehicles, body armor, watercraft or amphibious vehicles is the core business of Leading Technology Composites (LTC) of Wichita, Kan., a 20-year veteran in armored products manufacturing. With the help of DSM Dyneema, Stanley, N.C., and its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, Dyneema® and Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology materials, LTC […]
Shiny mesh curtains make showers chic
July 1st, 2014
Modern bathroom designers deliver grand meccas for relaxation, stimulation and luxury, concepts in marble or slate that create a spa-like atmosphere with all of the amenities. This grand ambiance deserves more than a pink plastic shower curtain, and Cascade Coil, a Tualatin, Ore., maker of woven wire mesh fabrics, introduces the Serenity shower curtain to […]
REPREVE Recycling Center to expand
July 1st, 2014
Unifi Inc. has announced the expansion of its REPREVE® Recycling Center, which opened in Yadkinville, N.C., in May 2010. Capacity at the center will increase from 42 million pounds to 72 million pounds annually, driven by demand from new customer adoptions, with companies such as Ford, The North Face, Nike, Volcom and Patagonia. “As we […]
Made to measure
July 1st, 2014
Burlington Medical Supplies (Burmed), based in Newport News, Va., once designed and manufactured X-ray aprons manually. One person would take the apron order and process it through completion, taking body measurements, designing the custom pattern pieces and grading the patterns—a time- and labor-intensive process that also resulted in considerable waste material. The company wanted to […]
A clean sweep in fabric
July 1st, 2014
Gambling is a game of chance, and when the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway in New York planned a $50 million expansion, project managers bet on a knock-your-socks-off entryway design to invite and excite the playing customer. Studio V Architecture PLLC, New York, developed a sweeping transparent tensioned fabric porte-cochere sculptured to emerge organically […]
Snapshot: If you build it…
July 1st, 2014
By Sigrid Tornquist In the town of Kenora in northern Ontario, Canada, a waterfront initiative to create a space for people to gather and attend events became a memorable collaborative effort for James Gallagher and Tensile Integrity Inc. Using city, federal and community funding, Tensile erected the Harbourdome Project in the spring of 2011, since […]
Trust the process
July 1st, 2014
James Gallagher manages projects from conception to completion--by paying attention to detail and practicing transparency. By Sigrid Tornquist At the end of the day our work isn’t only about making a sale; it’s about engaging in relationships where we understand client application, identify and capture projects’ needs and then see them all the way through,” […]
“Skinning the box”
July 1st, 2014
The challenge is finding the right materials in architectural applications. Is the building cladding going to be massive and highly insulated, or is it going to be layer upon layer of thin insulating materials? Will the south and west sides be completely glazed or mostly opaque? The most important challenge in designing and constructing a […]
A sleeping (bear) bag
July 1st, 2014
Bruno the brown bear became a bit of a celebrity when he roamed from his home in the Italian Alps into Bavaria—the first bear sighting in Germany in around 170 years. Unfortunately, the government determined that he was a threat and saw it necessary to shoot him in 2006, despite opposition from animal lovers. Netherlands-based […]
Designer protection
July 1st, 2014
From t-shirts to suits, antiballistic garments go high-fashion. By Janet Preus, senior editor When President Barack Obama strolled down the street following his inauguration in 2009, it was a bold move in the eyes of many. Although details of the President’s attire were not made available to the press, we do know that he was […]