Duo-Gard Wins Two Product Innovation Awards from Architectural Products Magazine
(PRWEB) November 24, 2015 -- Duo-Gard Industries Inc. has been honored with two Product Innovation Awards from Architectural Products Magazine. Awards for the company’s Sleekline Monolithic Translucent Canopy and its Polycarbonate Curtain Wall System were presented at Greenbuild 2015.
The Product Innovation Awards determine and honor innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products that range from cladding systems to interior finishes. The program is judged by a group of 35 independent architects, interior designers, lighting designers and veteran A/E/C writers.
“Since 1984, Duo-Gard has been committed to creating solutions that help architects and designers meet the evolving demands of their markets,” said David Miller, president. “We’re so proud to have that commitment recognized by the judges.”
Duo-Gard’s Sleekline canopy system integrates architectural advantages and aesthetics with exceptional affordability. The low-profile, high-performance system features monolithic polycarbonate glazing panels in lengths up to 30’. Free-flow panel ends eliminate concerns about water pooling. Panels are available in a wide range of thicknesses, colors, textures and light transmittance. Aluminum structural systems are custom-engineered for loading and climatic requirements. This new canopy system is a prominent element of the extensive renovation at Eastern Iowa Airport outside Cedar Rapids, designed by Mead & Hunt.
Duo-Gard’s Translucent Curtain Wall System features multiwall polycarbonate glazing in low-profile, custom-engineered framing. The system forms the exterior for Chesapeake Energy’s Car Park 3 in Oklahoma City, a massive, seven-story structure of 546,000 square feet with a 130,000-square-foot façade of translucent polycarbonate – the largest such expanse in North America. It was designed by Elliott + Associates, whose team wanted to reinvent the usual parking garage. Duo-Gard’s system floods the structure with natural light by day and encircles it with luminous, multi-hued bands by night.
“Building on the success of last year’s program, our fifth edition of the awards proves commercial building manufacturers are committed to, and are working arduously toward, delivering more sustainable products, as well as products that deliver better performance, life and affordability,” said Jim Crockett, Editorial Director for Architectural Products Magazine.
About Duo-Gard Industries Inc.:
Duo-Gard Industries Inc. is a leading innovator in high-performance translucent daylighting systems and architectural illumination, as well as custom canopies, shelters and outdoor structures. For over 30 years, Duo-Gard has advanced translucent technology with design, engineering, fabrication and installation of custom architectural products that enhance sustainability. Duo-Gard was established in 1984 and is based in Canton, MI.
For more information about Duo-Gard, call 734-207-9700, or visit http://www.duo-gard.com.
Editorial Contacts:
Julie Mead, Marketing Manager, / 810-623-0561 / jmead(at)duo-gard(dot)com
Linda Byam, Marketing Consultant / 248-761-7990 / lbyam(at)duo-gard(dot)com
Julie Mead, Duo-Gard Industries, http://www.duo-gard.com, +1 8106230561, [email protected]
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