a fast and easy installation. For the project in Santa Clara, a rib- bon of bronze-colored Kaynemaile polycarbonate mesh runs over each frame, creating a kite-like structure. When it comes to usage and en- vironmental sustainability, the Kaynemaile Architectural Mesh system is an increasingly vi- able material for projects across the globe. In bigger cities, par- ticularly ones in warmer climates, large parking garages are often responsible for storing massive amounts of heat, adding to heat island effects. Kaynemaile is one potential solution for this problem, as the material is capable of up to 70 percent solar reduction and does not store and radiate heat like metal products do. Another major issue with large
parking garages is a lack of airflow within the structure. This can be especially damaging as the structure fills with more vehicles. Again, Kaynemaile is perfectly designed to accommodate this issue. While other facade materials block the flow of air, Kaynemaile’s ringmail design allows for the air to pass through the structure, which, as Te One points out, is only amplified with their new three dimensional system. The facade project in Santa Clara is a stunning example of paradigm shifting innovation. The sustainability of the Kaynemaile material provides an important alternative to more resource-intensive materials, and its recyclability only further adds to this. From both aesthetic and functional perspectives, Kaynemaile is already changing how we view structures in an urban environment. Instead of being rigid, Kaynemaile allows buildings to move and interact with the world in a way that buildings have never done. And, as it turns out, these aesthetic benefits also improve the quality of life for users, providing better air and less heat. An even more exciting initiative is on the horizon for Kaynemaile with the introduction of a bio-based polycarbonate throughout their range. As cities and the effects of climate change grow, Kaynemaile will be among the strongest solutions to our growing problems.
LUKE CAROTHERS is the Editor for Civil + Structural Engineer Media. If you want us to cover your project or want to feature your own article, he can be reached at lcarothers@zweiggroup.com.
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