Integrating daylighting devices reduced energy consumption and maximized natural light. By replacing the traditional clerestories used in the first two regional libraries with Solatube TDDs and acrylic panels, a visually striking skylight effect was achieved, enhancing both aesthetics and sustainability.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Earning a spot on the coveted COTE Top Ten Awards for 2023, a 27,000-square-foot structure built in 1940, together with a 5,600-square-foot addition, deliver daylighting, views and occupant comfort with Solarban 70 glass from Vitro Architectural Glass.

Kingspan Light + Air, a division of Kingspan Group PLC, and a leader in daylighting, ventilation and smoke management solutions for the sustainable built environment, announces a new addition to its lineup of industry-leading daylighting solutions.