Innovative Retailer Selects DUXTON Fiberglass Windows
Mountain Equipment Co-op, a very innovative retailer of outdoor enthusiast products and sports equipment, is in the process of completing a very unusual building project in Winnipeg, Canada. Prairie Architect has worked closely with the virtual re-construction of an older office building located in a prime location on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. The process is resulting in a re-cycled materials designation of an amazing 98% (one of the highest in the world!) according to Center Venture spokesperson Diane Bampton, "This is truly a first in Canada, not just in Winnipeg."
"The projects incorporates some interesting architectural elements," says Peter Paetkau of Prairie Architects, "The silver curved shade on the roof top provides productive shading as well as a very interesting detail. We have also incorporated a roof garden complete with use of grey water for the plants."
Gerry Humphrys, Milestone Projects, is handling the actual construction process. The project has also incorporated a variety of labour pools including under-employed people who live in the area. This is further evidence of MEC's commitment to the community as it affects the environment in people and materials.
Windows form a very key element of the project in terms of aesthetics as well as energy efficiency. Tall, aluminum strip windows in anodized aluminum finish highlight several elevations. The north elevation features a combination of fixed and awning windows complete with a Silver exterior and white interior.
The selection of fiberglass windows from DUXTON Windows & Doors is based on several factors including the performance level of the product, the high environmental rating of the window material as well as working with local suppliers. Technical experts in Canada as well as the United States have recognized insulated fiberglass window frames as the best system available. Furthermore, independent assessments have also found the system to have the lowest environment impact.
The selected window systems will feature the awning / fixed windows complete with AFG Ti-R e/Argon c/w Super Spacer high performance glass. Simulation analysis determined that these insulating glass units would provide the best possible performance from a heat loss as well as heat gain perspective. A mixture of finishes will be provided including a Metallic silver for the units which are interspersed with Aluminum strip windows on the Portage Avenue elevation.
"We are honored to be selected for this leading edge project by a firm which clearly lives up to its commitments," says Al Dueck, General Manager of DUXTON Windows & Doors. "We believe that these opportunities allow us to further refine our approach to advanced building envelopes in window frames as well as high performance glass."
DUXTON Windows & Doors specializes in the fabrication of pultruded fiberglass windows and doors. The firm has most recently doubled production capacity with the addition of equipment, additional hiring of production personnel as well as facility expansion. The firm utilizes pultruded lineals and some completed product to create an innovative range of fenestration solutions. A high percentage of product is being used in commercial and institutional settings (schools, church facilities, restaurants, etc) in a range of finishes (Brick Red, RetroSilver, Deep Muted Green). Additionally, DUXTON creates high performance products with a wide range of glazing offerings from Heat Mirror Super Glass to a full range of Dual and Tripane glass with low e and Super Spacer.
For further information, please contact us,
DUXTON Windows & Doors
10 Higgins
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 0A2
T.204.339.6456
F.204.334.1800
Mountain Equipment Co-op, a very innovative retailer of outdoor enthusiast products and sports equipment, is in the process of completing a very unusual building project in Winnipeg, Canada. Prairie Architect has worked closely with the virtual re-construction of an older office building located in a prime location on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. The process is resulting in a re-cycled materials designation of an amazing 98% (one of the highest in the world!) according to Center Venture spokesperson Diane Bampton, "This is truly a first in Canada, not just in Winnipeg."
"The projects incorporates some interesting architectural elements," says Peter Paetkau of Prairie Architects, "The silver curved shade on the roof top provides productive shading as well as a very interesting detail. We have also incorporated a roof garden complete with use of grey water for the plants."
Gerry Humphrys, Milestone Projects, is handling the actual construction process. The project has also incorporated a variety of labour pools including under-employed people who live in the area. This is further evidence of MEC's commitment to the community as it affects the environment in people and materials.
Windows form a very key element of the project in terms of aesthetics as well as energy efficiency. Tall, aluminum strip windows in anodized aluminum finish highlight several elevations. The north elevation features a combination of fixed and awning windows complete with a Silver exterior and white interior.
The selection of fiberglass windows from DUXTON Windows & Doors is based on several factors including the performance level of the product, the high environmental rating of the window material as well as working with local suppliers. Technical experts in Canada as well as the United States have recognized insulated fiberglass window frames as the best system available. Furthermore, independent assessments have also found the system to have the lowest environment impact.
The selected window systems will feature the awning / fixed windows complete with AFG Ti-R e/Argon c/w Super Spacer high performance glass. Simulation analysis determined that these insulating glass units would provide the best possible performance from a heat loss as well as heat gain perspective. A mixture of finishes will be provided including a Metallic silver for the units which are interspersed with Aluminum strip windows on the Portage Avenue elevation.
"We are honored to be selected for this leading edge project by a firm which clearly lives up to its commitments," says Al Dueck, General Manager of DUXTON Windows & Doors. "We believe that these opportunities allow us to further refine our approach to advanced building envelopes in window frames as well as high performance glass."
DUXTON Windows & Doors specializes in the fabrication of pultruded fiberglass windows and doors. The firm has most recently doubled production capacity with the addition of equipment, additional hiring of production personnel as well as facility expansion. The firm utilizes pultruded lineals and some completed product to create an innovative range of fenestration solutions. A high percentage of product is being used in commercial and institutional settings (schools, church facilities, restaurants, etc) in a range of finishes (Brick Red, RetroSilver, Deep Muted Green). Additionally, DUXTON creates high performance products with a wide range of glazing offerings from Heat Mirror Super Glass to a full range of Dual and Tripane glass with low e and Super Spacer.
For further information, please contact us,
DUXTON Windows & Doors
10 Higgins
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3B 0A2
T.204.339.6456
F.204.334.1800
