Elevate Your Campus Aesthetics: Solarban® 70 Glass Adorns UTSA’s High-Tech Cyber Security Center
San Antonio, Texas – The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) National Security Collaboration Center has embraced cutting-edge innovation with its new state-of-the-art Cyber Security Center. To create a modern and visually stunning façade, a harmonious blend of red brick, limestone masonry, metal, and high-performance glass was meticulously selected.
A Trusted Solution for Excellence
Overland Partners, the esteemed architectural firm behind the project, confidently chose Solarban® 70 Glass from Vitro Architectural Glass, the industry’s most commonly specified triple-silver-coated low-e glass. Proven on numerous projects, Solarban® 70 Glass was deemed a high-value option for its exceptional building performance, captivating aesthetics, and overall cost-effectiveness.
The Perfect Harmony of Form and Function
Solarban® 70 Glass offers a transparent, color-neutral aesthetic, coupled with unprecedented solar control and visible light transmittance (VLT). When integrated into a one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU) with conventional clear glass, Solarban® 70 Glass achieves a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.27 and an impressive VLT of 64%. This perfect balance of form and function ensures optimal energy efficiency and interior comfort.
A Beacon of Learning: Designing with Purpose
The Cyber Security Center, also housing the esteemed School of Data Science and the National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC), required a thoughtfully designed façade to accommodate various programmatic needs and sun orientation. Overland Partners’ brilliant design incorporated curtain walls and strategically placed window openings, taking advantage of daylight while minimizing heat gain and glare.
Embrace the Future of Glass Innovation
The 167,000-square-foot structure proudly showcases Vitro Glass’s cutting-edge products. The combination of Solarban®, Sungate®, and Starphire Ultra-Clear® glasses ensures energy efficiency, sustainability, and a visually striking environment.
Join the Cyber Security Revolution
UTSA’s Cyber Security Center is more than just a building; it is a testament to the university’s commitment to excellence in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Embrace the future with Solarban® 70 Glass and be part of the cybersecurity revolution.
About Vitro Architectural Glass
Vitro Architectural Glass, a part of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., the largest company of its kind in the Americas, is renowned for manufacturing industry-leading, energy-efficient products. Solarban®, Sungate®, and Starphire Ultra-Clear® glasses are just a few of their exceptional offerings. Committed to sustainability, Vitro operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities, contributing to ever-evolving sustainability expectations and glass requirements.
Together, We See Further
Vitro upholds the values of collaboration and partnership, ensuring projects surpass sustainability goals and reflect a shared vision of a better, brighter future. Discover the power of Solarban® 70 Glass and other architectural glasses to elevate your projects to new heights.
For more information about Solarban® 70 Glass and the full line of Vitro Glass’s architectural glasses, visit www.vitroglazings.com or call 1-855-VTRO-GLS (887-6457).
Captivating Colors – Highlighting UTSA’s Cybersecurity Excellence
Color-changing LEDs illuminate the iconic UTSA logo, transforming it into a captivating marquee that symbolizes the cutting-edge cybersecurity and data science programs thriving within the Cyber Security Center. (Photography: Tom Kessler)
Solarban®, Sungate®, and Starphire Ultra-Clear® are registered trademarks owned by Vitro.
Source: Vitro Glass, part of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. with additional information added by GlassBalkan
