Case Study - South Cedar Hills Elementary
Guardian 275® translucent skylights are available in a variety of custom configurations, including complex and awe-inspiring polygons. Sandstrom Architects, of Orem, Utah, chose to take advantage of this unique design when creating South Cedar Hills Elementary.
Daylighting and educational facilities go hand-in-hand. Studies have shown that natural light benefits students in numerous ways, including improved concentration, better test scores, and improved mood. Natural light can also benefit the bottom line by providing copious amounts of light during the daytime hours, substantially reducing energy costs and the need for artificial light sources.
The skylight becomes an extension of the interior space and leads the eye upward through the use of stunning architectural details. To enhance this effect, Sandstrom Architects also chose to finish the skylight structural members in a similar color to the surrounding walls, extending the viewer’s eye into the skylight and creating a more cohesive space.
Whether you want your skylights or curtain wall to blend in seamlessly or make a bold and colorful statement, Major Industries will work with you to create the optimal daylighting solution for your next project.
Date Completed: Fall 2002
Contractor/Installer: Union Point General Contractors
Architect: Sandstrom Architects—Orem, Utah
Product Used: Guardian 275® Polygon Skylight & Two Ridge Skylights
Finish Color: Bone White—70% Kynar LT 609
Other Details: FRP color – Crystal/White
Students benefit greatly from access to natural light - visit our LEED for Schools page for more information on the USGBC's LEED for Schools Green Building Rating System™ and how Major's daylighting solutions may apply.
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To see how Major Industries' daylighting products can add numerous benefits to your next project, check out our downloadable Daylighting Design Guides. From sales floors to classrooms, Major Industries has your daylighting needs covered.