Architecture is always shifting and growing and morphing as time goes by. This means that building materials, including railing solutions, need to be able to handle changing needs of the industry and the user. Choosing future-proof adaptable railing solutions is just one way that you can prepare the building for things to come. By focusing on environmentally-friendly materials and processes, offering a wealth of options, and focusing on functionality, VIVA Railings produces adaptable railing solutions that are up to whatever challenges the future brings.
Environmentally-Friendly Materials and Processes
There is an increasing focus on environmentally-friendly sustainable materials and processes when it comes to choosing building materials. Materials like wood, glass, and stainless steel are recyclable, and processes like powder coating offer an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional paint that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Instead, the powder coating process relies on an electrostatic charge that holds the paint to the steel rather than the traditional method of solvents or chemical carriers.
Another way that we encourage environmentally-friendly processes with our turnkey solutions is by providing prefabricated railing systems that are produced under one roof in our Lewisville, Texas headquarters. Because we center our process around collaboration, we’re able to effectively streamline our process and take an integrated approach, making us more efficient and sustainable.
Modern Design Aesthetic
As designs become more and more modern, railing solutions need to be adaptable to changing design aesthetics. That’s why a clean, minimal aesthetic is a great choice for modern buildings. Choosing materials, like stainless steel, that are durable but look amazing can help elevate the design while providing the necessary support to meet building codes.
A Wealth of Options
Making railing systems adaptable for the future means offering a wealth of options for customization. A standard run-of-the-mill design just won’t cut it for a lot of projects. VIVA Railings are fully customizable, and we will work with you to create the railing system that works best for your space as well as account for how needs may change in the future. Here are a few options we offer:
Powder Coating
While stainless steel on its own can enhance a modern design aesthetic, we know that many designs benefit from a railing that’s customized to a specific color. That’s why we offer powder coating options that fall into three categories — Standard Colors, Metallic Colors, and Primary Colors.
Not only can you customize the color, but you can also customize where it’s applied to the railing system. For some designs, the entire railing system, including the posts and handrails are powder coated while other designs only use powder coated posts or handrails. It all depends on the look that you want to achieve and the best way to do that.
Handrail Profile
The International Building Code (IBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require certain handrail profile measurements in order to comply with their standards. In many cases, circular handrails are chosen because they allow for the maximum amount of grip. In other cases, rectangular handrails get the job done, fall within the building code requirements, and look beautiful. VIVA Railings makes multiple handrail profiles available, so you can choose the one that best fits your project.
Choice of Materials
We offer two distinct adaptable railing solutions — Glass Systems and Metal Systems. Our Glass Systems create an elegant and modern space that allows light to permeate throughout the room and provide unobstructed views. Our Metal Systems come with a variety of infill options, including cable railings, picket panels, and perforated metal panels.
You can also choose from a variety of wood handrail options and customize the glass to be colored, tinted, or patterned. Our Lighted Rail Systems allow you to add safety and visibility where you need it most whether it’s an interior stairwell or exterior skywalk.
A Focus on Functionality
No matter how good a railing system looks, it must be, above all, functional. Railings are there to guide people and offer support as users navigate the space. With a focus on functionality, VIVA Railings ensures their adaptable railing solutions meet and even exceed building code requirements. They are manufactured at our headquarters and can be installed on-site easily and efficiently.
Choose Adaptable Railing Solutions to Future-Proof Your Project
While it’s true that no one really knows what the future holds, there are a few things that we hope to see as we move forward. Providing accessible spaces that are available to as many people as possible and continuing to choose materials that are good for the planet are two of those things. We use our adaptable railing solutions to help meet both of these goals and are proud to provide a full service experience to our clients, taking their project from the initial ideation phase all the way through to completion.
Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today to discuss how our adaptable railing solutions can help future-proof your project.
