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Daylighting Application Spotlight: Transportation Facilities
March 8, 2021
From the welcoming environment that natural light creates to the privacy afforded by the use of translucent panel systems, nearly every type of transportation-related facility can benefit from access to daylight. Everything from transfer facilities and train stations to maintenance depots and airplane hangars can take advantage of the benefits of a well designed skylight, canopy or translucent wall system.
Entryways
Welcome travellers with a bright and inviting canopy that also serves as protection from the elements. With curved configurations, unique grid patterns, and numerous color options available, it's a versatile way to make a design statement.
Atriums
"Wow" occupants with a beautiful glass skylight and views of the sky, or provide them with the soft, diffuse light of a translucent panel system. Either way, adding natural light to large open areas makes them feel more comfortable and inviting.
Airport Concourses and Hangars
Translucent wall systems in a clerestory configuration are a great way to bring light into large, open spaces while still providing glare and hot-spot control. Translucent systems are also lightweight and offer built-in privacy, making them a good solution to integrate into operable hangar doors.
Outdoor Spaces / Stations
Shield riders with a translucent canopy that providing them with a bright and welcoming space to wait for the next train or bus while blocking out everything from harsh sunlight to rain and snow.
These are just a few ideas of how daylighting can benefit your next project. For more inspiration, check out our , full of great projects from across North America, or check out our downloadable Inspiration Book filled with project images .
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