open air steel structures
open air steel structures
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open air steel structures Open Air Steel Structures…
a fancy way of saying canopy, something we’ve been mastering for 50+ years.
Open Air Steel Structures are not products on a dusty shelf. Each canopy is project specific for a wide range of commercial,
institutional, and retail applications. While canopies are custom, we leverage our experience to minimize cost. As the design
evolves, so does price. We call this dynamic pricing - an efficient way of keeping everyone informed about cost.
Connection to nature and fresh air is key to happiness and good health. This is why most of our structures are open,
yet protected from the elements overhead. All structures are designed to connect us to nature - Biophilic Design, while
some structures are designs inspired by nature – Biomimicry.
Why steel? Because it’s durable, beautiful and recyclable. Engineered to perform; designed to impress; built for a lifetime.
Be open.
+walkways
+entrances
+destinations
+performance
+feature
+shade
+urban renewal
+brise soleil
applications
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barre lit starts with a sketch...
County of Riverside. Design by Schmidt Design Group, Inc.
If you can think of a structural steel canopy design, chances are we can make it.
From simple to complex, freestanding to incorporated into another design. All you need to do is
send us a sketch (yes, they can be on napkins), a concept, PDF, CAD or SketchUp files. Our job is to
realize your vision.
Your design meets our experience.
It’s a creative partnership.
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DEFI convention >Unleash your inner rebel and ‘defi’ conventional steel fabrication. While we don’t offer products, we do offer a simple,
time tested process. We call it DEFI convention and every step is completed in house, under one roof. This process saves
time, energy and effort with single source accountability.
Concept to Completion in <6 Months.
DEFI Process: Our Offer: Timeline:Design Create preliminary drawings, renders, budget
pricing, evolve the design, partner with you to realize your vision
2-3 weeks
Engineer Loads & calculations, foundations & footings, frame, roof & connections; sealed & stamped in the state of installation
4-6 weeks
Fabricate Tube steel, architectural welds, AESS standard, powder coated, hidden bolts, designed to eliminate bird nesting, no exposed conduit, 10 year warranty
10-12 weeks
Install ‘Erector set’ bolt together install. In some markets we offer installation. In others, we recommend a certified installer. General Contractors can also install and even be certified.
1-2 weeks
imagine the possibilities…It’s good to have options. Select a roof, we incorporate it along with our steel frame and run it through our unique
DEFI process.
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