APA Facade System worked alongside Season Master Double Glazing Ltd on the €2.65m IDA Advanced Technology Building Tralee, Co. Kerry. This LEED CS certified project was required to achieve an air-tightness of 3m3/m2/Hr. It features our TB50 Curtain Wall in the double-height foyer and ST70 Window and Door systems. The IDA Advanced Technology Building Tralee […]
Poor ventilation in crowded indoor spaces is associated with an increased risk of transmitting COVID-19 and other illnesses and infections. Ensuring adequate and appropriate ventilation within offices, living accommodation, healthcare facilities and educational buildings may mitigate some of this risk. Schools of the Future Design Concept Schools have relied heavily on natural ventilation throughout the […]
The discussion around what window systems should be installed on new developments, particularly apartments or multi-level residential developments, is never-ending. With aluminium, PVC, timber, fibreglass, aluclad and steel, Architects and Specifiers have multiple choices when making that all-important decision. So why choose aluminium windows? Here are some key benefits. Thermally Efficient Aluminium windows have come […]
Clonakilty Community College underwent a state-of-the-art extension, made possible by a significant investment of €10.5 million by the Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). The new two-storey 3,195 m² building was built by West Cork builders, Cahalane Brothers and designed by KOBW Architects. The extension provides 10 additional classrooms, as well as a variety […]
Certifications: LEED Gold certification Location: Vancouver, Canada Size: 14,148 m² (152,290 ft²) Architect: B+ H Architects System Installed: Triple Glazed Concealed Frame Vents 402 Dunsmuir Street is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, steps away from the historic Gastown District. This building is the newest home of anchor tenant Amazon. It was recently awarded […]
Certifications: LEED Gold certification Location: Dublin, Ireland Size: 123,000 sq ft Architect: BKD Architects System Installed: TB50 SG & Concealed Frame Vents The Charlemont Exchange building on the banks of the Grand Canal in Dublin has been awarded a LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), for outstanding environmental performances. LEED (Leadership […]
60 – 74 Gansevoort Row, New York City The award-winning Gansevoort Row project is located in the Historic District of New York City. The old meatpacking buildings have been beautifully preserved and extended by BKSK Architects. BKSK kept the historic style of the meatpacking district, while adding a luxurious modern twist. This project required a high-performance, […]
Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin’s long search for a permanent home came to an end in November 2020, when they moved into the brand new, state of the art school in Rathnew, Co Wicklow. Formerly located on the grounds of the former Abbey Community College in Wicklow town, the new school is now sharing the 2.7-acre site […]
The IDA Advanced Technology building in Waterford Business & Technology Park instantly impresses as you enter the building, with a full-height glazed curtain wall entrance at the reception area. Senator Windows expertly installed APA’s TB50 curtain wall system and ST70 windows and doors to this award-winning, €5.2 million project. Several IDA Advanced Technology buildings around […]
APA Facade Systems are delighted to have worked alongside West Architectural Facades and Mahony Architects on the new Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn on Murmont Avenue, Montenotte, Co Cork. Our ST60 Window Systems were installed by West, increasing the natural light within the classrooms and building. This €5m school building was recently handed over to the […]
