green building

Opening the Door for Improved Sustainability

Inside Sustainability Magazine Interview with Aidan Harney Established in 1975, APA Facade Systems is a leader in the design and  manufacture of high-performance, sustainable aluminium profiles for windows, doors, curtain wall systems, Juliet balconies, roof lights, louvres and solar shading. Over the past four years, APA has developed a long-term sustainability plan for its activities. […]

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6 Sustainable Solutions For Windows, Doors & Curtain Wall Systems

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 […]

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With Winter on the Way, How Important is Thermal Performance?

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 […]

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Cascada – Portland, Oregon

APA Facade Systems are delighted to be working on Cascada in Portland, Oregon. A state of the art, multi-level residential development. Cascada will be an extremely energy-efficient building. With sustainability is at the forefront of the design it is expected to achieve the highest possible certification –LEED Platinum. Our eco-friendly products were the perfect solution […]

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Crowne Square Development – Galway

APA Facade Systems are working with Season Master Double Glazing on the new Crowne Square development. A new integrated campus harnessing the business friendliness, lifestyle appeal and economic potential of Galway, located just five minutes away from the of the European Capital of Culture – Galway City. We are working on buildings two and three, […]

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APA Facade Systems Become IGBC Members

APA Facade Systems are proud to announce that we are now a member of the Irish Green Building Council.  The IGBC, a non-profit organisation was launched in 2011 with organisations and businesses from the entire value chain of the built environment. These include universities, professional institutes, NGOs local authorities, contractors, architects, engineers, energy companies, leading national […]

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Delivering Commercial nZEB Was A Huge Success

We are delighted to announce that Delivering Commercial nZEB in Páirc Uí Chaoimh was a hugely successful conference. Following the feedback we received from the attendees, everyone at the conference came home with valuable information they can bring to future projects. We would like to sincerely thank all who helped to make this event so […]

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