PROJECT
windows
Brightening Senior Living
Above. Brightview, Tarrytown, NY, relies on 116 double- and 57 triple-mulled windows in resident rooms to bring natural light indoors. Each vinyl Slimline single-hung unit features contoured-in glass grids and a high-performance glass package to meet Energy Star qualifications. Below. Dozens of energy-efficient Slimline vinyl windows in a variety of sizes were used in the construction of Brightview, Canton, MA, to bring sunlight into the common areas of the building and individual resident rooms. The architectural team liked how the sleek, fully welded sash profile and fully welded frame design of the windows minimizes the width of the sash frames to increase the exterior view for residents.
Natural light streams into rooms and public areas in older adult-living communities.
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he name Brightview says it all. At 35 Brightview senior-living communities in eight states on the East Coast, residents get a brighter view of their surroundings thanks to dedicated efforts in daylight-
ing. Energizing natural light spills into thousands of rooms and public areas, helping create comfortable living spaces. The sunlight flows through energyefficient windows from Harvey Building Products, Waltham, MA (harveybp. com), that connect residents with nature and exterior views. “Natural light plays an important part of a well-balanced, healthy life-
style,” said Alan Siegfried, vice president of project management for Brightview Senior Living, Baltimore (brightviewseniorliving.com). “That unique connection to the exterior world adds value and a real difference in the lives of our residents.” When it comes to the design of the communities, the design/build team at
Left. To maximize daylighting opportunities for residents, double-mulled single-hung windows are standard in guest rooms at Brightview, Arlington, MA. For safety, the Harvey windows are custom manufactured with a limited bottom-sash balance, allowing residents to open the windows only 6 in. to bring fresh air into their rooms.
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APRIL 2018
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