Building Knowledge and Connections
Building Knowledge and Connections
The U.S. is experiencing record highs of fitness participation, with approximately 247.1 million Americans participating in at least one sports or fitness activity. With Americans of all ages embracing energetic activities, this is leading more communities to create high-quality, accessible recreation centers to meet demand and promote healthy lifestyles.
Aligning with this national pattern, we thought you might be interested in Kingspan Light and Air’s latest case study highlighting the construction of the Cal Community Center, a new, state-of-the-art recreation facility in Caledonia, Mich. This 47,000-square-foot facility included integrating 2,500 square feet of Kingspan Light + Air’s UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems into the building envelope, diffusing uniform, high-quality natural daylight indoors with limited solar heat gain. The design team also selected a custom purple matte glazing and aluminum finish to the UniQuad assemblies, to achieve a cohesive visual identity.
This case study showcases how daylighting architectural elements directly support occupants’ athletic performance, as exposure to sunlight improves visual comfort, enhances alertness and productivity, and reduces fatigue.