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erospace company Blue Origin’s vast new 70,000 square metre factory in Kennedy Space Centre's Exploration
Park in Florida is now manufacturing ‘Glenn’ rockets for launches at Cape Canaveral 10 miles away. In addition, it is expected that the factory's upper-level spaces will be used as launch control for the space vehicles including those recently announced for the new manned missions to the moon. Owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,
the Blue Origin building features specially- designed Kalwall®
translucent cladding
which has been used across the top of the building in a clerestory design. Manufactured with a bespoke face sheet to match the corporate colour scheme, 100’s square metres of Kalwall transmits high quality diffused daylight into the structure whilst also solving the twin requirements of privacy and security. Interestingly, the use of a bespoke coloured face sheet does not affect the quality of light internally. Kalwall offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for building
occupants and operations while throwing diffused daylighting deep into the interior space. It also eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade making it safer for within. The system also enhances simplicity in external design by negating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. In the United States, Kalwall is accepted
as one of the core materials for the construction of secure locations. It can be configured to exceed Large Missile D hurricane compliance for wind-borne debris protection making it suitable for facilities
Added protection where needed from Crittall
Crittall’s Corporate MW40 steel windows can be specified where superior air, wind or water resistance and greater sound attenuation are required. Offering the same high-quality appearance as the company’s successful Corporate W20 range the MW40 variant can
accept glass up to twice the thickness as its stable mate. Either double, or triple glazing up to 32mm thick can be installed with a consequent higher level of thermal or sound insulation. This is achieved while retaining the same slender steel profile for which Crittall products are renowned thereby ensuring maximum light ingress.
01376 530800
www.crittall-windows.co.uk
needing enhanced protection or serving critical national defence functions. It can also be manufactured for blast resistance and is compliant with ASIAD, DoD, GSA anti- terrorism, ATFP and UFC. The exterior face is colour stable and
includes a UV resistant, self-cleaning surface. This means that normal rainfall helps to keep the surface free of dust and dirt while at the same time retaining its original colour during the weathering process.
01233 501 504
www.structura-uk.com/kalwall
Squid self-adhesive window fabric
Already causing a stir with interior designers and architects, the innovative Squid window fabric retains privacy and lets in natural light. The moisture resistant woven fabric is available in six colours, providing endless glass design possibilities. The breathable fabric can even deflect between 25 to 36 per cent of the sun’s energy, reducing the solar heat gain during summer months. Marketing Manager of Architextural, Lindsay Appleton, said:
“Squid represents a unique textile window solution as an alternative to traditional PVC or polyester window films.”
www.architextural.co.uk
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