Case Study: National Research Council of Canada achieves glare-free daylighting for research spaces with Advanced Glazings Ltd.

National Research Council of Canada improves daylight control in a 21,500 sq. ft. research facility with Advanced Glazings Ltd.

The National Research Council of Canada required a solution for its Advanced Materials Research Facility where daylight could support its scientists without creating glare or visual distraction that would interfere with sensitive, precision work. Advanced Glazings Ltd. provided its Solera® diffusing glass to address this challenge.

Advanced Glazings Ltd.'s solution was a deliberate combination of vision glass for views and Solera® upper glazing, which was modeled prior to construction to capture and diffuse daylight deep into the laboratories and office areas. This strategy successfully allowed daylight to reach the core of the deep-floor facility, increasing user comfort and productivity while reducing reliance on electric light.

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