Case Study: University of Waterloo achieves glare-free daylight for its indoor turf field with Advanced Glazings Ltd.

University of Waterloo brightens its 100 × 50-metre field house with Advanced Glazings Ltd.

The University of Waterloo needed a daylighting solution for its new 100-metre indoor turf field that would avoid the glare, uneven brightness, and player distraction caused by conventional vision glass. The challenge was to integrate the facility with the campus master plan while creating a high-performing athletic environment. Advanced Glazings Ltd. provided the solution with its Solera engineered daylight diffusers.

Advanced Glazings Ltd. installed Solera diffusers on the building's southeast elevation to evenly distribute controlled daylight across the entire playing surface. The result was a facility where natural light supports play without causing visual distraction, whether the field is used as one large space or divided into three separate areas. The university gained a versatile recreation space that enhances student wellness and community, with the vendor's product delivering excellent performance and client satisfaction.

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