Letting the Light In

Natural light, according to numerous studies, is a major driver in the area of occupant wellbeing.; Leading real estate development companies like Meridian are well aware of this and have made the efforts to ensure their buildings feature the most efficient approach to offer the best environment for their tenants. 

For their latest buildings in Northern California, Meridian has teamed up with Suntuitive® dynamic glass to bring significant benefits to their portfolio of healthcare, and general office spaces. Suntuitive is the world’s leading innovator in thermochromic self-tinting smart glass.  Suntuitive transitions using heat from direct sunlight, adapting throughout the year, constantly balancing the heat and glare while allowing in optimal daylight. 

Mike Conn, Senior Vice President of Meridian had these key benefits in mind when selecting Suntuitive in their two upcoming medical office buildings in Modesto and Stockton, California.

“Suntuitive is the optimal glazing choice in the healthcare space thanks to its ability to advance the goal of wellbeing and sustainability by controlling the natural light and reducing glare, offering thermal comfort, and keeping the area more sanitary with the reduction/elimination of shades,” said Monique Salas, Suntuitive Sales Executive. “In addition, access to daylight and views has been linked with increased productivity and satisfaction with the work environment.”  

That efficiency advancement is one of the bigger keys for Conn and the Meridian team.

“We are looking at everything from more efficient HVAC systems, to smarter LED lights, and technologically advanced building envelopes.  If we fail to innovate and change the way we do things in the years to come, we will remain on an unsustainable path of ever-increasing costs and become irrelevant. Choosing the Suntuitive Thermochromic product over Electrochromic glazing eliminated the need for electrical wiring and control panels, and reduced cost and saved time in the field,” Conn added.

Recently Kaiser Permanente and Hillcrest HealthCare System have also recently chose to use Suntuitive Dynamic Glass at one of their hospitals, indicating a continued strong adoption in healthcare.