HALIO for Life Sciences
Life science facilities are demanding environments that challenge the limits of design practicality and aesthetics.
Practically, managing daylight indoors in research facilities that historically block it changes everything. Smart glass can create a dynamic building envelop shielding the interior from solar heat gain and UV while managing daylight indoors – allowing just the optimal amount of light in when and where its desired.
Aesthetically, HALIO’s forward-ready electrochromic glass technology and Viracon PLUS™ Smart Glass powered by HALIO® creates an inspiring work environment that looks good and supports the wellness and productivity of employees. The unobstructed views through naturally colorless HALIO Smart Glass may be inspiration – the eureka moment that a scientist was hoping for.
Let the sunshine in with HALIO!
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Featured Project: Alexandria Center for Life Sciences
- Type:
- Life Sciences
- Location:
- San Carlos, CA
- Facade:
- 30,000 sq ft
- Fabricator:
- HALIO
- In Service:
- November 2020
- Architect:
- ARC TEC, Inc.
- Developer:
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities
- General Contractor:
- x
- Glazing Contractor:
- x
- Certifications:
- LEED Gold
Alexandria Real Estate’s flagship life sciences campus is built to the meticulous requirements of life science tenants. Precise environmental control including managing solar heat gain and ambient light levels is critical as establishing an inspiring work environment for researchers. HALIO Smart Glass was the solution with a real-time electrochromic glass facade, like a living skin on the building.
Developers
- Get up to 50% tax credit as a result of the new Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
- Develop future-ready smart buildings that have a LEED, BREEAM, WELL and other sustainability advantages supporting your ESG metrics.
- Increase property value, rents & NOI with recaptured usable floorplate and daylight as an amenity.
- Offer dynamic environmental controls and unobstructed views
Architects/Facade Planners/MEPs
- Achieve Net Zero designs & increase Window-to-Wall Ratio.
- Uncompromised design aesthetics & elimination of unsightly blinds.
- Construction deducts by eliminating exterior shades, interior blinds, and HVAC equipment downsizing.
- Select the glass coatings & composition you want from Viracon.
Facility Operators
- Lower energy costs by up to 22% - more than any other smart glass.
- Reduced maintenance costs.
- Cleaner, healthier environment without blinds.
Tenants & Owners
- Enjoy obstructed views.
- Manage visible light transmission (Tvis) around sensitive equipment and reduce glare-induced headaches by 63% and eye strain by 51%.
- Manage solar heat gain for environmental control and to reduce occupant fatigue and discomfort by 56%.
- Increase productivity by up to 13%.
- Increase employee retention and reduce absenteeism by 3%.
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