New on the blog: The Bird-Friendly Glass Pyramid of the National Aquarium The renovation of the National Aquarium’s iconic glass pyramid not only restored its visual appeal but also brought the structure up to modern environmental and wildlife conservation standards. Following the goals of the National Aquarium and the team at Design Collective, Inc., Walker and Vitro Architectural Glass were able to provide high-performance glass that combines energy efficiency, bird safety, and optimal daylighting. A year after the renovation, the success of this innovative glass solution is clear. With zero bird strikes reported and the rainforest exhibit flourishing under the new glass, the project stands as a testament to how thoughtful design can meet diverse needs. Read the case study at https://lnkd.in/gsZGY4Pp // This renovation uses 6mm #Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass with a #WalkerTextures® Opaque finish on surface 1 and #Solarban® 60 coating on surface 2. // Project credits: • Architect: Design Collective, Inc. • Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope • Glazing Contractor: Super Sky Products Enterprises, LLC • Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass and Solarban® 60 low-e coating provided by Vitro Architectural Glass • Aluminum finishing: Linetec • Photography and video footage: Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography, LLC • Music: Aleksey Chistilin • Walker Textures® acid-etched glass by Walker Glass // #NationalAquarium #Baltimorearchitecture #WalkerTextures #birdsafe #birdfriendlyglass #etchedglass #frostedglass #glassarchitecture #architecture #casestudy
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