NYU STERNS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Location:

New York, NY

System:

LITEFLAM

Sector:

Educational

DESIGN GROUP:

Perkins + Will

owner:

NYU Sterns School of Business

Contractor:

Year:

2009

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About

NYU STERNS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

In 2009 NYU Sterns School of Business renovated the subterranean corridor connecting the parkade to the education buildings. The Architects vision to create a light-filled space, which was previously dark and intimidating, was realized by the installation of LITEFLAM XT60 walkable skylights.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Overcoming Design and Safety Hurdles for Fire-Rated Skylights in New York

Meet design intent to integrate the skylights seamlessly.
Engineer an assembly to manage high volume traffic and winter conditions.
1 hr fire-rated assembly ASTM E119, CAN/ULC- S 101.
Maximize daylighting

Project SOLUTION

LITEFLAM XT60: Crafting Code-Compliant Walkable Skylights

Utilized LITEFLAM XT60 as the primary glass system for the skylight.
Collaborated closely with architects and engineers to meet stringent codes.

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS

Delivering Safe, Comfortable Walkable Skylights at NYU Stern

Safety: load-bearing for foot traffic in a high volume area.
Comfort (Privacy, Diamant glass, Sound reduction etc.) with additional daylighting.
One hour fire separation meeting ASTM E119 CAN/ULC-S101.
d bearing for foot traffic 100psf.
Non-slip walkable surface. A slip-resistant ceramic frit pattern