Retractable Roof Enclosures
Our retractable enclosures are a new way to build
An enclosure refers to self supported structure connected to your new or existing facility as an extension, add-on, new level/floor/rooftop.
These are designed alongside the design of your architectural team to fit into their design intent.
Opening the roof and walls saves energy and turns your building into a less costly space to operate. An indoor waterpark built by OpenAire is 10% less expensive to operate than a traditional waterpark with a closed roof in a steel/wood or concrete box. An indoor pool saves even more energy!
Retractable roof buildings developed by OpenAire includes the roof panels that can be opened or closed at the push of a button. When closed, the building is heated or cooled like any other space. When open the building becomes a naturally ventilated indoor/outdoor venue. This allows the space to be used year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
There are many ways to open the retractable roof panels sliding up or down tracks and/or stacking when open. Our designers will recommend the product style that will best work with your architectural design.
Epic Waters, Grand Prairie Texas
Product Type: C.E.TOP
Benefits of a Retractable Enclosure
Natural Lighting
Sunlight has numerous benefits, including improving mood, increasing productivity, and creating a more inviting space. Having a translucent or transparent roof there is reduced need for artificial lighting.
Year Round Usage
No matter the climate, a retractable enclosure shields makes every venue usable year-round. This is particularly useful for venues like swimming pools, patios, or other outdoor areas which fail to generate revenue when closed.
Energy Efficiency
When the enclosure roof & walls are open the space becomes naturally ventilated. This makes your facility a more sustainable, energy efficient venue which saves owners anywhere from 10-30% y.o.y. on energy costs.
Versatility
A retractable enclosure provides maximum flexibility and adaptability. You can enjoy an open-air space during pleasant weather or enclose the area to protect it from rain, wind, or extreme temperatures at the push of a button.
Retractable Enclosure Projects
Retractable Enclosure Products
Our products are named based on their category, Roof Shape and Operable Functionality. For example Our Product SS.E.TOP represents a Single Slope (SS) Enclosure (E) that opens from the Top (TOP).
- Curved (C)
- Single Slope (SS)
- Double Slope (DS)
- Retractable roof enclosure (E)
- Retractable Roof Skylight (SKY)
- Fixed Skylight (FIX)
- Tele: Telescope
- BP: Bi-Part
- Top: Top-Down
- BTM: Bottom Up
Miscellaneous Enclosures & Skylights
MISC.E.SKYAll OpenAire enclosures and skylights are custom designed and engineered.
- This is a top-down operable solution where the roof opens from the peak of the slope and slides down on top of the fixed section.
- his is a bi-part operable solution where the roof slides left and right from the middle of the slope.
- This is a top down operable solution where the roof slides down from the upper edge of the roof to the eave of the slope.
- This is a bottom up operable solution where the roof slides up from the lower edge of the roof up the slope.
- This is a bi-part operable solution where the roof slides left and right from the middle of the slope.
- This is a top down operable solution where the roof opens from the peak of the curve and slides down either side.
- This is a bottom up operable solution where the roof opens from the eave of the curve and slides up over the upper fixed section.
