Motorized Glass Roofs & Walls
Transformable Architectural Enclosures for All-Season Luxury
Five Star
Hospitality Resort
A flagship installation demonstrating the versatility of motorized glass roofs in a luxury hospitality setting. This project allows the resort to maintain a year-round outdoor feel while providing absolute protection from the elements during winter months.
Engineered for high-wind and snow-load environments
Precision aluminum thermal-break construction
Silent motorized drive system for effortless transition
High-performance low-E glass for thermal management
Motorized Vertical Glass Walls
Complete your enclosure with intelligent vertical glass systems that retract or extend to meet your immediate environment needs.
Guillotine Glass Systems
The VertiFlex automated glass wall system is the benchmark for vertical retraction, offering unobstructed views with a single touch.
Custom Patio Enclosures
Dynamic vertical sliding glass panels that function as both a panoramic window and a secondary railing when lowered.
Disappearing Architecture
Our Skyline systems are designed to vanish. When retracted, the structure aligns with your property's architectural lines, leaving nothing but an open view and fresh air.
Request Engineering PacketEngineering The Extraordinary
The Five Eight Twelve architectural standard.
Glass Options
Double or triple glazed, low-E tempered, laminated, or heated glass available.
Drives
Redundant high-torque European motors with obstacle detection as standard.
Drainage
Integrated hidden internal gutter systems for absolute water management.
Seals
Marine-grade EPDM seals ensuring air and water tightness when closed.
Structure
T6-6063 architectural-grade aluminum powder-coated to any RAL color.
Automation
Full BMS and App integration for scheduling and environmental response.
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Five Eight Twelve specializes in the design, engineering, and installation of complex motorized glass enclosures across British Columbia.
