Following our previous blog, “6 Extraordinary Curtain Wall Designs”, we are looking at 6 super window projects featuring our profiles across Ireland, the UK and North America. We also discuss the benefits of installing thermally enhanced window systems. Gansevoort Row, Meatpacking District, New York City Year Completed: 2021Awards: […]
Architecturally designed buildings often feature beautiful curtain wall systems. Intricate feature facades bring little bursts of brightness or large floor to ceiling glazing, illuminating the internal space of the building. Here are six projects featuring extraordinary curtain wall designs. The Bergeron Centre For Engineering Excellence, York University, Toronto Year Completed: 2015 Awards: […]
Galway’s new Boutique hotel A fantastic addition to the hospitality industry in Galway City has just opened its doors. The Dean Galway is located near Eyre Square on Prospect Hill. It is the latest in a line of stylish boutique hotels from Press Up Hospitality Group and officially opened for business on Wednesday 27 April. […]
Climate change and sustainable production is top of the priority list for architects and designers to reduce our impact on the built environment. Here are 6 environmentally friendly ways you can reduce your carbon footprint when choosing your windows, doors and curtain wall systems. 1. Choose Aluminium Aluminium has a life cycle that very few […]
The importance of sound attenuation in windows and curtain wall systems is more prevalent now than ever before. With the huge increase in urbanisation in busy cities and districts, Architects and Designers are looking to minimize noise pollution. Acoustics are extremely important when constructing multi-level residential developments, offices, educational buildings, hospitality and healthcare facilities such […]
Some of the APA office staff took part in Shine a Light Night 2021 for Focus Ireland. For this year’s Shine a Light Night, business leaders, companies, schools and people all over Ireland slept out in their homes, gardens and workplaces on Friday 15th October. Everyone came together virtually from their sleep-out location to raise […]
With winter looming, the thermal performance of windows, doors and curtain wall systems is crucial. Not only to keep the inhabitants warm but to reduce condensation, energy consumption and operational costs of the building throughout the winter months. Modern aluminium profiles like our ST Window Suite are designed with thermally conductive insulating cores, foams and […]
Following extensive research & development and independent testing, we are delighted to announce that our high performance ST4-600 Lift & Slide door system has recently been certified by UL International for enhanced security performance requirements, in accordance with PAS 24:2016. PAS 24: 2016 provides a method for testing and assessing the enhanced security performance requirements […]
APA Facade Systems staff members are taking part in the Shine A Light Sleep Out Campaign on the 15th of October 2021, to raise money for Focus Ireland and the fantastic work they do for the homeless. Across Ireland, 925 families including 2,193 children are currently without a home. By participating in Shine A Light, […]
Following on from our recent partnership with VitrineAlu, we are excited to announce another fabrication deal with WD Group. WD Group were established in 1985. Their staff have over 40 years experience in the fabrication of high-quality window, door and curtain wall systems. Located in Tamworth, Staffordshire and Lymington, Hampshire they’re renowned for their fast, […]
