Architectural Wall Systems About Us

ABOUT US

OUR TEAM

Our professional staff of sales people, estimators, engineers, project managers, and field superintendents understand the importance of establishing and keeping good relationships. The AWS team consists of approximately 20 construction management personnel and approximately 60 journeymen craftsmen. Our clients know when they collaborate with AWS, they're connecting with a team they can trust to not only meet, but exceed their expectations with the most innovative and cost-effective solutions.

From conception to completion, the AWS team handles all aspects of the exterior skin of your building. Communication plays a key role. Design Engineers and Estimators work together to discuss design intent, assess your specific needs and to assure budget considerations.

Journeymen craftsmen from both the ironworker and glazier unions make up the team who transforms the design and planning into reality. Engineering, fabrication and assemblies completed by AWS and its suppliers are then installed by our own field personnel.

Project managers and project coordinators guide the project through the approval processes, handling all communications with the general contractor and owner's representatives to facilitate schedules, making sure everything is delivered on time. Field Superintendents and craftsmen work with project management to erect and install products, without injury, to meet the master construction schedule.

OUR PROJECTS

Many of the projects completed by AWS feature "Drained and Back Ventilated Rain Screen" designed walls, with high performance, spectrally selective glazing. This wall technology tunes the building envelope, taking advantage of natural light, reduced HVAC systems, and places the insulation (and dew point) outside of the building. Placing the insulation outside of the air barrier provides uninterrupted insulation, eliminates condensation inside the wall cavity, and removes any possibility for mold growth.

The Levitt Center is a prime example of AWS innovation at its finest. The project features "Back Ventilated Rain Screen" utilizing Indiana limestone, aluminum plate, aluminum windows and curtain walls, louvers, and sunscreens. The challenge was to assure the entire envelope had a complete uninterrupted air barrier, so that when interfaced with glazed openings and louvers all air barrier continuity was maintained.

Architectural Wall Systems' innovative solution to this difficult challenge earned them the American Institute of Architect's 1999 Excellence in Craftsmanship Award.

Architectural Wall Systems also specializes in providing stunning interior glass finishes. The Krause Gentle Corporate Headquarters is a fine example of how AWS can offer beautiful design solutions while maintaining the integrity of wall performance. AWS not only provided the exterior window system, open joint rain screen design, aluminum composite panels, skylight system, and sunshades, but also the interior glass walls, glass stair treads and custom glass handrail.