Description
On the area of Binghamton University i Johnson City, a historic building dating back to 1916 has been converted into a modern high-tech medical campus. Therefore, the university renovated 8,600 m2 in the heritage-protected building of the former shoe factory and had built a further 1,860 m2 as a new extension.
For most of the six-story building’s windows, the design team chose SAGEGLASS® electrochromic glass, which dynamically tints to reduce glare and heat, while preserving daylight and views. Since the large glass windows are mostly facing west and east, the heat gain from solar insolation would have been substantial. The planners did not want to spoil the view of the old factory windows with blinds. As a result of the installation of SageGlass® LightZone®, the building’s cooling requirements were significantly reduced while preserving the historic appearance of the old factory.
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SAGEGLASS®
SageGlass tints and clear automatically accordingly to weather conditions thanks to a sensor installed on a roof or on the façade of a building. It optimizes daylight and thermal comfort without the need to install blinds or shades. This electrochromic glass, also called dynamic glass or smart windo