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Auburn Hills, Mich. — Feb. 29, 2016 — A Guardian SunGuard project is racking up the awards, thanks to the collaborative design of ZGF Architects LLP.
Natural light pours into the glazed, two-story lobby of the St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend, Ore., as well as the floor-to-ceiling windows on the perimeter. Guardian Industries Corp.’s high-performance SunGuard AG 50 low-E coating on clear glass helps reduce glare and control solar heat gain, so patients and employees can enjoy the multiple views without elevated indoor temperatures.
“Research shows access to natural light in the healthcare setting helps reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, and alleviate pain,” said Brian Schulz, commercial product manager, Guardian Industries Corp. “Congratulations to ZGF on designing a building that blends beauty, peaceful views, and a fully functional healthcare space.”
The St. Charles Foundation estimates that individuals needing cancer care in the Central Oregon region are expected to increase 50 percent by 2025. The St. Charles Cancer Center is the solution to this growing need for area treatment options. Designed from the ground up by ZGF Architects with patient, family, staff, and community input, the 16,000-square-foot facility places comprehensive cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery services under the same roof.
The thoughtful design has earned a number of awards for ZGF, from World Architecture News, Modern Healthcare, Healthcare Design, ENR Northwest, Interior Design, and the International Interior Design Association Oregon Chapter.
The facility is oriented toward the southwest, capitalizing on breathtaking views of the mountains.
With a visible light transmission of 50 percent and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.33, SunGuard AG 50 glass also assists with glare and solar heat gain management, so that patients and employees can enjoy those views without elevated indoor temperatures.
The glass performance also contributes to the building’s overall energy management.
SunGuard AG 50 was fabricated by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and installed by Bend Commercial Glass.
The Guardian SunGuard glass product line for commercial applications offers solar control and a wide variety of colors and performance levels. For more information, visit guardian.com/commercial.
