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Project Overview: The Metea Valley High School Natatorium in Aurora, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art facility designed by DLR Group, featuring innovative architectural solutions by Kalwall Corporation. The project includes two pools, a diving area, and spectator seating, with a focus on maximizing natural light and energy efficiency.

Specifications: The natatorium utilizes Kalwall's 4-inch thermally broken panels with a Verti-Kal grid core, finished in bone white. Key performance metrics include a U-Value of 0.08, a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.04, and Visible Light Transmission of 5%.

Design Features: The facility's design incorporates a wide swath of Kalwall Translucent Wall that slants outward, providing a futuristic aesthetic. The panels are designed to minimize joints and distribute diffused daylight, reducing the need for artificial lighting and eliminating glare and shadows.

Environmental Considerations: The Kalwall system addresses common issues in natatoriums, such as condensation, mold, and corrosion, by using non-conductive, structural thermal break composite sandwich panels. These panels are shatterproof and offer long-term performance across various climates.

Energy Efficiency: The translucent panels significantly reduce HVAC operating expenses by allowing natural light while maintaining high insulation levels. The system is designed to optimize morning light exposure by facing east.

Additional Options: For enhanced thermal performance, Kalwall panels can be specified with CABOT's Lumira™ aerogel insulation, available in panels up to 5 feet wide and 12 feet long.

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high performance translucent building systems Project Report Metea Valley High School Natatorium Aurora, Illinois Photography: James Steinkamp Photography: James Steinkamp Architecture: DLR Group Architecture: DLR Group Photography: James Steinkamp Wall Systems | Skyroof™ + Skylight Systems | Canopies + Walkways | Hurricane-Rated E-Series™ Windows

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high performance translucent building systems KALWALL SPECIFICATION:_ Panel: 4", thermally broken Grid core: Verti-Kal™ System finish: bone white #21 b Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.04 Visible Light Transmission: 5% A translucent, structural sandwich panel that provides: Glare-free, balanced daylighting Superior thermal performance Energy + electricity saving Low maintenance life cycle requirements Safety + security through visual privacy Durability + graffiti / vandal-resistance Hurricane, explosion venting + blast rated options Metea Valley High School Natatorium It isn't just the fresh outlook...

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