Embracing biophilic design principles for the LEED Gold-certified Marion Fire Station in Marion, Iowa, daylighting and views were a major aspect of OPN Architects’ vision for the project.
As part of supporting a healthy community, the project prioritized sustainable design, green building materials and energy efficient systems, to earn LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The two crystalline high-rises are clad with glass curtainwall, selected for its high performance and clarity. To meet the aggressive performance goals, which included energy savings 24 percent below the ASHRAE baseline, the glazing played a key role.
As Penn State’s first ground-up building in downtown State College, Pa., the new LEED Gold-targeting Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, formerly known as the James Building, maximizes daylighting with precisely sized openings and a ground-floor curtainwall system.
For building professionals interested in learning how to meet today’s more stringent performance standards without compromising appearance and daylight, we sat down to chat with curtain wall manager at Technical Glass Products, Chuck Knickerbocker. Listen in as Chuck discusses curtain wall considerations to meet performance requirements, how to achieve sleek profiles to maximize daylighting, and much more.
At the AIA Expo, June 6-7, 2024, in Washington, D.C., Vetrotech representatives will challenge architects to consider how they can employ glass to achieve their decarbonization goals.
Completed in October 2023, 20 Mass, the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and F Street NW has transformed into Capitol Hill’s go-to destination thanks to Solarban® 72 Acuity® glass by Vitro Architectural Glass.
Nathan Davis has joined Tubelite as a client development manager serving Eastern Michigan. Located in Ann Arbor, he assists glazing contractors and architectural teams in selecting and specifying aluminum-framed storefront, curtainwall, entrances, windows and daylight control systems.
Prioritizing natural daylight with daylighting devices significantly enhanced this new shelter and adoption center. The abundance of natural light positively impacted the environment, reducing stress, improving moods and fostering a healthier atmosphere for all.
To meet the University’s requirements for a highly sustainable, energy-efficient design with a minimum of 30 percent glazing, the team utilized Honeybee software linked to Grasshopper/Rhino to run detailed daylighting, comfort, and energy calculations.
