Schluter Systems - Futuristic Design for Specialty Manufacturing Company Helps Environment
Schluter Systems - Futuristic Design for Specialty Manufacturing Company Helps Environment
2 PagesCASE STUDY: SCHLUTER SYSTEMS Futuristic Design for Specialty Manufacturing Company Helps Environment Schluter Systems designs and manufactures specialty construction materials. When building a new facility in northern Nevada complete with an ofce, training space and warehouse/ distribution center, the company sought to create a unique space that works with the environment to reduce energy costs and increase occupant comfort. Plans also incorporated innovative technology to attain LEED ® Gold certifcation. Schluter Systems received an incentive from NV Energy to help ofset the cost of its newly constructed building. The building features a white roof, glass atrium, solar panels, skylights, desert landscaping (to minimize water use), low-E glass, and a two-story
