Kingspan Light + Air, Solatube Form Architectural Solutions Team

Building envelope solutions provider Kingston Light + Air and daylighting company Solatube International recently announced plans to form an Architectural Solutions Team, according to a news release. The team will consist of full-project consultants who assist specifiers and architects in locating daylighting technology and other integrated design solutions for projects in progress.

Kingston Light + Air acquired Solatube in 2021 and offers a full gamut of both standard and customized daylighting solutions. The press release reports that the Architectural Solutions Team will offer a more personal, guided experience for architectural, engineering, and specifier clients looking to install daylighting solutions. The group will cover California, Texas, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Tennessee, and Georgia, the press release reports, and offer product education and full-service support from beginning to end.

“In addition to offering robust digital access and sales support, the new Architectural Solutions Team will act as a comprehensive project partner for our clients, delivering the best customer service experience in the market,” said Kyle McEnroe, Vice President of Sales for Kingspan Light + Air. “Whether it’s a facility modernization or a start-from-scratch new design, our Architectural Solutions Team can determine the most effective daylighting solution to provide outstanding and groundbreaking annual daylighting performance for our energy-savings and occupant health and wellbeing.”

According to the news release, the team’s services will include daylight modeling, system performance analysis, writing and developing specifications, an initial structural review, and documentation for compliance and testing.

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