Custom designed aluminum motorized retractable roofs can be applied to any superstructure, at any scale. We work with architects to develop a solution to meet their vision. The infill material into the aluminum framing (glass, polycarbonate, ETFE, photovoltaic panels) and their performance are specified by the architectural team.
In this instance, OpenAire provided both the enclsoure and the retractable roof and vertical facades. A barrel vault or curved shape is one of many solutions for the superstructure. This is a bottom up operable solution where the roof opens from the eave of the curve and slides up over the upper fixed section. Once open, the motorized roof (moving panels) are parked on top of the upper fixed panels. This is a 50% open solution.
