Case Study
Project: Oakland Airport Connector – Doolittle BART Station in Oakland, CA
Project: Oakland Airport Connector – Doolittle BART Station in Oakland, CA Case Study. GPX Framing with Sunshade Connectors at Doolittle BART Station. SAFTI FIRST engineered a connection that allows the structural elements of the GPX Framing System to support an integral sunshade system, instead of being hung in front of it. Architect: ED2 International Glazing Contractor: Bagatelos Glass Products: SuperLite II-XL 60 IGU in GPX Framing with Sunshade Connection Why it’s unique: Sunshade connections are not typical with fire rated assemblies SAFTI FIRST engineered a connection that allows the structural elements of the GPX Framing System to support an integral sunshade system, instead of being hung in front of it. For the Doolittle Maintenance Facility, SAFTI FIRST provided 60 minute, fire r