Case Study
A New Angle to Solving Solar Control Problems
A New Angle to Solving Solar Control Problems “The Fabric used was the E-Screen 3% Charcoal/Gray. This choice was made for performance as well as aesthetics. Their first choice was a lighter color that was selected. After consultation with our client we changed the color to achieve both concerns.” Bryan Biggers University of Chicago Lab School Chicago, Illinois E-Screen 3% Charcoal/Gray The University of Chicago Lab School had a problem. The school was building a brand new arts facility, the Gordon Parks Arts Hall, funded in part by a donation from the George Lucas Family Foundation. It was a high-profile project, making use of daylighting. “They had a beautiful façade design with unique angles and breaks in the glass,” explained Clint Childress, LEED ® AP, solar control solu