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Friday Feature - December 14th Edition

In this edition we're showcasing 3D models by Illumicare Group Limited, Bison Innovative Products, Bobe Water & Fire, and CD-X. We've also gathered projects from Amvic Building System, E.T. Techtonics, and Creative Pultrusions.


3D Model Highlights

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Illumicare Group Limited - Opal Deck Mount Fixture

Opal is the ideal niche light when adding interesting and artistic lighting in areas that require subtle, soft illumination. Installed on posts, beneath benches, against stair risers or as surface lights on vertical posts and below railings, Opal will help guests navigate paths, stairs, and other potential obstacles safely.


Bison Innovative Products - Residential Deck Supports

Bison Level.It adjustable deck supports are the simple solution to your decking needs! Use on rooftops, balconies, over cracked concrete patios, even on-grade! Works with any surface material, from wood tiles, traditional stringer and plank decks, natural stone, composites or concrete. With Level.it, if you can dream it, you can do it!


View and download the 3D model here.


View and download the 3D model here.

Bobe Water & Fire - Square Fire Pot with Attached Scupper

Create the ultimate in outdoor appeal by combining two dramatic elements in our specially designed fire/water pots. We have everything you need to complete the look including color rock, fire rings and ignition systems.


CD-X - Accessible Showers

The possibilities for your project are wide open. Aquatic accessible bath products break barriers—not only in terms of how they can be used, but also in how they look and how they can be customized to fit specific applications. Our selection includes ADA- and ANSI-compliant showers and tub-showers, along with a variety of universal design products.


View and download the 3D Model here.


Project Highlights

 

Amvic Building System - Large Residential - Custom Home

image © Amvic Building Systems

A beautiful residential home located in Austin Texas, over 6,000 sq.ft was uniquely built with ICF and concrete which did not interfere with the facade or compromise the complexity of the design. The lot drops over 30ft from the road to the back of the home and the home is cut directly into the lot. The main staircase turret is 35 feet tall and all made with ICF. The home features a circular staircase, and several radius walls. There is also a guest house and gables that are also built with ICF. The home has an attractive exterior finish of stone and stucco, and the color of the home and roof combination complement each other to give outstanding curb appeal and appearance. There was an extensive amount of concrete used to build this house, like a concrete walkway on the second floor that leads to the guest house situated above the garage. Aside from the durability and ease of installation with ICF, ICF was chosen for this project because of the advantages of temperature control and reduced energy costs for the homeowner. The general contractors, Touchstone Builders and the installers, ICF Constructors did an remarkable job bringing this complex design to life. 

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E.T. Techtonics - Coventry Park

Image © E.T. Techtonics

Design Specifications: 
- Pedestrian/bicycle/maintenance equipment bridge 
- Design live load = 85 psf/maintenance equipment (3000 lbs.) 
- Fiberglass support trusses (one diagonal/panel) 
- 42” handrail height above decking 
- Sloped end design 
- Top cap 

View the project here.

Creative Pultrusions - East Midlands Parkway Station Platform

image © Creative Pultrusions

Creative’s sister company, Redman Composites, teamed up with Birse Rail to provide an FRP solu- tion to expand their rail platforms. They required a maintenance free system that could be installed in days, not weeks. Creative and Redman provided a turn key solution and provided the substructure and deck. The deck and structural profiles were pultruded in the USA, shipped to the UK and fabricated in Redman’s state of the art fabrication facility. 

View the full project here.