Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center,
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University of Washington
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Health Education Building
Alfred R. Goldstein Library,
Ringling College of Art and Design
Baker Hughes Western Hemisphere Education Center
Suzanne & Walter Scott, Jr. Bioengineering Building, Colorado State University
Coddington Hall
Whitworth Robinson Science Hall, Whitworth Universitiy
Aurora Early Learning Center
Community College of Denver - Confluence Building
Henryville Schools
Lady Bird Johnson Middle School
Ryerson Image Centre - Ryerson University's School of Visual Arts
Northwestern University
Montgomery Ward Building
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Tidewater CC Learning Resource Center
Robert M. Smith Student Center, Slippery Rock University
Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Cooper School of Medicine - Rowan University
Virginia Commonwealth University - West Grace Street Housing
Georgia Gwinnett College Library
and Learning Center
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Education and Research Building
Tidewater CC Student Center Norfolk Campus
Carmel High School Theatre
Heifer International - Murphy Keller Education Center
Hot Springs Intermediate School
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law, Lewis Katz Building
Ohlone Community College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology
University of Florida Library West
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering - Purdue University
University of Toronto
Terrence Donnelly Centre for
Cellular and Biomolecular Research
The Pennsylvania State University, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA)
Ozarka College - Ash Flat Campus
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Kawneer’s rigorously tested entrances are engineered for unparalleled strength and durability in high-traffic applications. Our solutions stand up to the everyday challenges common in education environments, including the need for energy efficiency and thermal performance, transporting sports equipment, high-traffic, maintenance, and frequent deliveries.
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Safety and Protection: Many of our curtain walls, doors and windows are stringently tested for impact resistance for both large and small missile impact, and blast-tested to ASTM standards. For added safety and security, our entrances feature panic exit devices for crowded buildings, allowing quick emergency egress as well as controlled user access. We also provide a wide variety of ADA-compliant entrance options and appropriate hardware to meet regional building codes.
Natural light and ventilation: Our high-performance solutions allow maximum use of natural light, which helps students be more productive, work faster, and perform better on cognitive tests.1 Operable windows provide natural ventilation and improved classroom air quality, leading to better health and fewer sick days.2
Occupant comfort: Energy-efficient, high-performing façades are vital for indoor temperature management, optimizing the comfort of students and faculty, while conserving energy and reducing long-term costs.
Sustainable building certification: Our sustainable products can help contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) points across several categories, assist schools in achieving certification, and promote integrated, whole-building design practices. LEED®-certified schools have demonstrated a 30 to 50 percent reduction in energy use, which lowers operational costs and allows more resources to be channeled into student education.3
Our commitment to social and environmental responsibility empowers us to deliver highly functional, healthy and secure solutions for K-12 and higher education facilities.
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1 Heschong Mahone Group (1999). Daylighting in Schools. An investigation into the relationship between daylight and human performance. Detailed Report. Fair Oaks, CA.
2 Kats, Greg, Greening America’s Schools: Cost and Benefits. October 2006: A Capital E Report.
3 Kats, Greg, Greening America’s Schools: Cost and Benefits. October 2006: A Capital E Report.
