Large-span retractable roofs.

The article informs that OpenAire has developed a proprietary aluminum building system that can span 150 degrees and extend to any length desired. These structures have thermally broken frames and incorporate a retractable roof capable of opening 50 percent of the rafter length.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Publicado en:	Architectural Record Vol. 192; no. 12; p. 319
Autor principal:	Brownell, Blaine
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	BNP Media Dec2004
Materias:	Structural frames Framing (Building) Construction Structural analysis (Engineering) Aluminum construction Lightweight construction
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Descripción
Sumario:	The article informs that OpenAire has developed a proprietary aluminum building system that can span 150 degrees and extend to any length desired. These structures have thermally broken frames and incorporate a retractable roof capable of opening 50 percent of the rafter length.