As one of the most iconic college structures in the United States, the 19th-century Sibley Hall dome has been a visual reference point on the Cornell University campus for 122 years.
“Our polished concrete floor helps us in more scenarios than we probably realize with additional business. It presents this plant well. We’ve had wonderful, wonderful feedback,” — Vinny Tagliaferro, Manager of Melitta’s Cherry Hill plant.
"During daylight hours, the electric lights can be turned off in most areas. Even at night, you can see the moonlight coming through them… like the lights are on,” explained Mike Bromley, the contractor of Chamberlain Construction Corporation.
“As the sun comes up and hits the skylights, the LED lights begin to shut off —they’re no longer needed,” said Mike Kijak, Facilities and Energy Manager of Volvo Trucks North America. “You conserve more energy as the sun comes more directly overhead.”
“If you were in the school interior, you couldn’t even see that the skylights were up there," said Phillip Williams, Energy Manager, Town of Ashland. "I’m always in favor of using natural light when you can.”
Karndean is an international vinyl tile flooring manufacturer with their US headquarters and warehouse near Pittsburgh, PA. In this facility, the company has moved aggressively toward environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
