Case Study - Boyce Systems - Heartland Business Center
Boyce Forms/Systems, located in Daleville, Indiana at the Heartland Business Center, is just one example of how properly designed daylighting can enhance commercial spaces.
"Bright and welcoming" is a description that every business wants to hear from clients when they first walk through the front door... and that’s exactly the feeling visitors get when they enter the Heartland Business Center and the office of Boyce Systems.
"It’s wonderful," says Mike Galliher, President of Boyce. "We are getting great comments from our visitors." When you first walk into the Boyce Systems office, you're immediately greeted by a large, open atrium that’s accentuated by a large Guardian 275® translucent ridge skylight. This huge expanse of light creates a space that's an evenly illuminated and relaxing place for clients and employees to gather.
Besides creating a welcoming environment, Guardian 275® translucent daylighting systems are cost-effective and offer enhanced thermal performance when compared to traditional glass skylights - a feature that's expecially important when designing daylit facilities in the Upper Midwest and other cold-weather climates.
Reducing HVAC loads is just one way Guardian 275® translucent panel skylight systems can benefit commercial projects. The large Guardian 275® ridge skylight over the Boyce atrium also limits the need for artificial lighting and costly exterior shading devices - all while eliminating uncomfortable "hot-spots" and glare. "The space has turned out very well, with soft and lively light," adds Galliher, "and on bright days the panels disperse the light perfectly with little to no shadowing."
Creating a well-lit, comfortable and inviting space is easy when you incorporate Guardian 275® translucent daylighting. Contact our experienced sales staff at 888-759-2678 for more information about our full line of versatile, energy-saving and weatherproof daylighting solutions, including custom and pre-engineered Guardian 275® skylights.
Date Completed: Fall 2006
Architect: Gooden and Ellis - Muncie, Indiana
Product Used: Guardian 275® Ridge Skylight
Sheet Color: Exterior - Crystal, Interior - White
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