{"id":207143,"date":"2023-11-14T13:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=207143"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:24:17","slug":"virginia-bridges-shine-bright-with-metal-mesh-lower-hvac-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/virginia-bridges-shine-bright-with-metal-mesh-lower-hvac-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia bridges shine bright with metal mesh, lower HVAC costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_207144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207144\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2474.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2474-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The exterior view of a pedestrian bridge in the Silver Line Rail extension project.\" width=\"348\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2474-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2474-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2474-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2474.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-207144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The exterior view of a pedestrian bridge in the Silver Line Rail extension project. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the Silver Line Rail extension project\u2014creating a system of connections to the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia through six new stations\u2014designers prioritized natural light and ventilation, utilizing metal mesh for shading, resulting in reduced HVAC load, fall protection, and visual appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by the project architect, Dulles Transit Partners, the Silver Line Rail extension revolutionizes transit in the Washington, D.C., Capitol region, connecting to Washington Dulles International Airport through six new stations: Reston Town Center, Herndon, Ashburn, Loudoun Gateway, Innovation Center, and Washington Dulles Airport. Spearheaded by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (MWATA), the project incorporates a pedestrian-friendly design, with a combination of bridges and tunnels linking stations to parking and terminals.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207145\" style=\"width: 336px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-3644.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-3644-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"View of the interior of a pedestrian bridge.\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-3644-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-3644-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-3644-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-3644.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-207145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">View of the interior of a pedestrian bridge.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The project engineer and material supplier, GKD Metal Fabrics (GKD), provided more than 5,853 m<sup>2<\/sup> (63,000 sf) of oversized framed metal mesh panels, with engineered hardware, to clad bridge spans, stair infill, turnstiles, and curtain wall\u2014spanning the entire length and height of pedestrian bridge sections without compromising safety.<\/p>\n<p>GKD\u2019s engineering team collaborated with the architects, incorporating wind, snow, and live load considerations into attachment solutions. Two chosen weaves, Ellipse 2 and Ellipse 14, feature horizontal patterns with warp wires across the entire surface area made of stainless-steel mesh, adding visual interest.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207148\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2544.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207148 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2544-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of the metal mesh panels.\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2544-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2544-500x359.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GKD_USA-2544-768x551.jpg 768w, 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