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Education Facilities
Natural light and education facilities go hand-in-hand. Numerous studies have shown the benefit that access to daylight can have on student attentiveness and performance, teacher and staff wellbeing, and energy savings.
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Allen High School
Skylight renovation helps achieve energy efficiency.
QuadSpan™ polycarbonate skylights offer soft, diffuse light and high thermal performance.
Project Background
7,780 sq. ft. of QuadSpan™ translucent skylight system was incorporated into the renovation design for Allen High School in Texas. Renovated in 2015, the focus for the updated school was primarily on energy efficiency. Our system, specified in ice white matte and ice white glazing, and in a ridge configuration, allows for an abundance of natural uniform daylighting to diffuse into the space below, while minimizing glare and heat gain within the building.
Skylights Light the Way
From student to staff, everyone sees the benefits of natural light.
Studies show that students get better test scores, have better attendance and enjoy their surroundings more when they have access to natural light.
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Daylighting Enhances Education-focused Spaces
By utilizing QuadSpan™ skylights, the facility now has a brightly lit and welcoming corridor, providing natural light that's diffused throughout the space and even into adjoining rooms.
And by avoiding harsh glare or heat caused by direct sunlight, students, teachers and staff can enjoy the space in comfort.
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Related Articles + Case Studies
Select daylighting design information and project spotlights related to education facilities.
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Daylighting in Education and Sports Facilities
Examining the benefits of properly designed daylighting and the positive impact natural light can play in these types of spaces.
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Grover Cleveland Charter School
Multiple daylighting strategies help reinvigorate a 1960s school.
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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
A mixed glazed system of FRP and glass allows for a combination of ventilation and glare control while also preserving the pleasant views of the school’s courtyard and surrounding landscape.
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QuadSpan™ Polycarbonate Skylights
QuadSpan™ two panel custom translucent skylights diffuse sunlight and provide excellent thermal performance.
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GridSpan™ FRP Skylights
GridSpan™ translucent panel skylights feature a lightweight sandwich panel design with fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) face sheets that provide light and solar heat gain control.
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KlearSky™ Glass Skylights
Designed and engineered for long-term durability, KlearSky™ skylights feature a wide variety of glass and performance options, and can be custom designed to fit your project’s needs.
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Continuous Vault Skylight
Continuous Vault skylights can be configured for long, continuous lengths to cover large spaces and feature aluminum framing and durable acrylic glazing for long-term performance.