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For nearly forty years the IRONSMITH name has been associated with innovation in the tree grate market. IRONSMITH tree grates were the first to feature openings less than Vi', creating the “pedestrian friendly" tree grate a decade before the Americans with Disabilities Act. With the passage of the ADA in 1991, IRONSMITH removed all grates with openings over 1/2” from the product line and focused on small slot grates - creating an industry standard while others in the industry still have large opening grates in their line. ino hills government center tempe transit center freedom park...

55 ocres surrounding a two-acre manmade lake make this retail and entertainment center "the gathering place" for the North Denver metro area. Small performance areas, sculptures, fountains and play areas bring this huge space down to human size creating intimate spaces for social connection. The landscape theme was intended to "evoke the character of the mountains and eastern plains*". *DHM Design Landscape Architects The Promenade makes extensive use of unit paving. Pale et, rectangular and square, the paver ill view of the patch work fields of the Itric rings of the Olympian tree grates...

Sustainable design was the key requirement for this gathering space in the heart of the city. Storm water absorption and heat island effect reduction are major design considerations for Phoenix where rainfall is sparse but intense, and the city can be ten degrees hotter than the surrounding desert. These practical considerations were to be packaged in an open inviting space, above which floatsa monumental contemporary sculpture. Seventy percent of the park will be shaded when trees reach maturity. Using IRONSMITH's Paver-Grate'1'and engineered soils, many of the trees are set in the...

In-demand designers are always looking for ways to add layers of dimension to a project. For ideas, contact one of our seasoned pros by visiting us online at www.ironsmith.biz. chino hills government centerchino hills, ca Nestled in rolling hills in San Bernardino County with 40 parks and 39 miles of trails, this city of 75,000 is intimately tied to nature. The first line of the City mission statement reads "...to develop and maintain the aesthetic beauty of the City, while maintaining a safe and family oriented environment." These set the foundation for the design of the City's...

This LEED Platinum project is the hub of Tempe's multimodal transit system which includes bus, light rail, Zipcars and a bike station. The design goal was to create an active community space environmentally, socially and economically sustainable with an 80 to 100 year life span. In addition the site was to compliment the view of Hayden Butte - a volcanic outcrop sacred to the indigenous people. In the desert shade is priceless. The entire site is designed with sun and heat control in mind. The project used IRONSMITH Paver-Grates ’ in the open plaza where native trees are spaced to provide...

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Recreation for all ages is the theme of this desert city park. Three play areas each have a separate age group focus. Lighted tennis courts are in use year round while soccer and baseball fields allow for team sport activities for all ages. An integral dog park even provides activities for the canine visitors and the park is a popular place for a morning or evening stroll with a friend of any species. Cast aluminum Olympian tree grates were selected to match the look of the site. IRONSMITH is the only company that makes aluminum tree grates with a heavy enough thickness profile to prevent...

For innovative ground level design, the sky's the limit with IRONSMITH. Our seasoned team of designers and craftsmen possess the level of experience and skill that is necessary to bring virtually any idea to life. Everything from special shapes and contours, to extremely large sizes and long runs of grating is all do-able with the IRONSMITH team. But it doesn’t stop there. Need a special opening to cleanly fit the lighting you select or a simple economic way to add a logo to a grate? We can help. Have a unique tree opening need? Call us. We will work with you to satisfy the unique needs of...

We have created the most comprehensive line of pedestrian friendly tree grates with the most flexible and reliable frame systems in the industry. We easily accommodate any installation situation. We offer the only low voltage up light system designed specifically to fit In a tree grate. In addition, we provide tree guards to help protect young trees, trench and drain grate styles to compliment our tree grates, and bollards in traditional and contemporary styles. All of our cast products are available in 100% post consumer recycled cast iron, aluminum, or architectural bronze. We can...