Higher Educatiom/Specialty: Fla. Polytechnic University Innovation Science and Technology Building
A pair of wings covering a 250-ft-long skylight consist of operable louvers that automatically adjust individually to track the sun, shading the interior and controlling heat gain. The kinetic system topped the project's long list of construction challenges because the louvers influenced each stage of construction, from foundations to final painting.
Photo courtesy of McGrath
Radial concrete elements required custom formwork. Baker Concrete brought in its most experienced carpenters from around the state to build the forms on site. Entrance areas were particularly challenging, requiring extra oversight from the structural engineer and architect of record.
Photo courtesy of Skanska
A pair of wings covering a 250-ft-long skylight consist of operable louvers that automatically adjust individually to track the sun, shading the interior and controlling heat gain. The kinetic system topped the project's long list of construction challenges because the louvers influenced each stage of construction, from foundations to final painting.
Photo by Joey Ottman, Alfonso Architects
Radial concrete elements required custom formwork. Baker Concrete brought in its most experienced carpenters from around the state to build the forms on site. Entrance areas were particularly challenging, requiring extra oversight from the structural engineer and architect of record.
Photo courtesy of Skanska
The signature building on the 171-acre campus of the recently established Florida Polytechnic University was completed on time and on budget last summer.
Photo courtesy of Skanska
The signature building on the 171-acre campus of the recently established Florida Polytechnic University was completed on time and on budget last summer.
Photo courtesy of Florida Polytechnic University
A pair of wings covering a 250-ft-long skylight consist of operable louvers that automatically adjust individually to track the sun, shading the interior and controlling heat gain. The kinetic system topped the project's long list of construction challenges because the louvers influenced each stage of construction, from foundations to final painting.
Photo courtesy of McGrath
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