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Transformit’s catalog of ready-made components are a cost-effective way to add drama and excitement to an interior space. Just add lighting or projections or apply custom graphics to produce dramatic sculptural elements for atriums, lobbies, and other spaces. Both freestanding and hanging options are available either for purchase or rental. Skins are available in a variety of fabrics, colors, patterns, or applied with custom graphics to create an infinite variety of textures, patterns, or translucent effects. Lightweight aluminum frame construction. Custom design and fabrication are available. |
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"Tunable" shading, greater security, energy efficiency, and easy use are among the many benefits of patented SPD (suspended particle device) light-control technology. Windows, doors, skylights, and partition walls using SPD film give users the ability to instantly and precisely control the amount of light, glare, and heat entering their living and working environments. SPD-Smart products also offer up to 99 percent protection against ultraviolet (UV) light, can be used with either glass or plastic substrates, and cost just pennies to operate. Photos courtesy of Innovative Glass Corporation. |
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Metal “tile panel” roofing from Met-Tile combines the popular look of Spanish tile with the high performance and low maintenance of metal. The long-length, 26-gauge steel panels offer light weight and installation ease for new construction or retrofit projects. The system is designed to resist hurricane winds (230+ mile-per-hour UL rating), fires, earthquakes, hail, pest infestation, and rot. Met-Tile comes in ten designer colors with an energy-efficient finish that meets Energy Star® guidelines. |
