New bike shelters support some LEED credits. (Duo-Gard & Reuter Associates 2009)
It’s time we re-thought the basic old bike rack and started to consider they ought to be more than just some metal bolted to the sidewalk. Duo-Gard is building some, like the one shown here, that have some flair, both aesthetically and practically.
Made with polycarbonate panels to provide UV protection, the bike shelters protect the bikes from UV degradation and rain or snow. The bike shelters are helping buildings achieve LEED certification by supporting alternative commuting transportation methods in reducing carbon emissions.
Ideally suited for corporate campuses, government organizations and educational institutions, Duo-Gard would like its bike shelters to be on the minds of city planners, and landscape architects and specifiers wanting to enhance building sustainability and design. Duo-Gard designs, manufactures and installs its bike shelters, which can be comprised of 20 percent recycled material and are 100 percent recyclable. The bike shelters feature either standard lighting or solar LEDs/PVs.
The units can be designed as open, attached or fully-enclosed structures and feature custom glazing as well as multiple color framing selections. Additional options include bike racks, lean rails, seating and the incorporation of Duo-Gard’s 3S Solar Block coating, which reduces heat loads.
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