“SageGlass increases my value proposition to the customer. It allows us to offer an advanced glazing product that solves more complex sun control problems for a variety of projects. And it enhances the profitability of the project with the added SageGlass services that we can offer.”
Unlike traditional glass, SageGlass is a strategic design element that elevates the brand and profitability of glazing contractors. With SageGlass, more project budget goes to glazing, rather than other attempts to control sunlight and heat such as shades and blinds. Our glass is surprisingly easy to install and works seamlessly with building automation systems, one of the fastest-growing trends in construction today.
We take pride in working closely with glazing contractors to ensure your project is a success. We understand your needs. We have made installation as easy as possible. And our support team is standing by when you need help.
David DeAntonis
President, DeaMor Associates
DeaMor is the Pacific Northwest’s premier provider of engineered daylighting products based in Vancouver, Washington.
Project:
Chemeketa Community College
Health Sciences Complex
Salem, Oregon
DeaMor has been bringing natural daylight solutions to commercial buildings, public institutions and high-end residences in the Pacific Northwest since 1984. But the Health Sciences Complex at the Chemeketa Community College posed unusually tough glazing challenges for his company. The Zero-Energy Building would not use mechanical air conditioning, and would rely instead on natural ventilation and innovative passive systems to keep the building comfortable. The building also had to provide a constant level of natural light to occupants throughout the day. “We needed a highly controllable glazing solution that let the customer precisely manage how much heat and light would come through the skylights,” said David DeAntonis, DeaMor founding partner and president.
DeaMor and the architect evaluated a number of options, including skylights with mechanically controlled louvers within the glazing. SageGlass proved to be the better system, DeAntonis said. He knew this because he had worked successfully with SAGE before. The electronically tintable glass works with the natural ventilation system to keep the building cool in hot weather by controlling heat gain, without blocking the light. Further energy savings is achieved from a significant reduction in the use of artificial lighting.
SageGlass helps create a great learning environment too, DeAntonis said. The skylight system includes embedded sensors that monitor the daylight and automatically adjust the tint of SageGlass to deliver natural light levels most beneficial to student learning environments. Each skylight can be manually controlled as well for times when students may want to darken a room to better view a presentation or video.
DeAntonis’ company pre-manufactures the skylight systems to exact specifications. He says SageGlass electrochromic technology gives him a competitive edge and the ability to pursue higher-value projects. “We can now offer an advanced, electronically tintable glazing technology that gives customers unprecedented control over the natural light in their buildings,” he said. “Installing SageGlass is simple too. We integrate all the wiring so that electricians can easily hook the units into the building automation system.”
