Advanced Glass Expert completed the glazing work at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Analytics Collaborative Building in Solomons, Maryland, for consideration for a project feature.
AGE served as the project’s glazing contractor, completing the curtain wall, storefront, entrance systems, and interior glazing. The building achieved LEED Gold certification in June 2026, earning 67 points.
The glass and framing package included:
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Insulating glass: 1-inch, argon-filled units incorporating Vitro Solarban 67 low-E glass on Starphire low-iron glass.
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Bird-friendly glass: Walker AviProtek 217, with an exterior acid-etched pattern and Solarban 67 low-E coating on the second surface.
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Decorative glass: Digitally printed vertical-line patterns with 30% and 60% coverage.
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Curtain wall: Tubelite CW400 framing.
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Storefront and interior framing: Tubelite T24650 storefront and INT67 interior framing.
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Entrances and finish: Tubelite standard medium-stile entrance doors, with aluminum framing specified in Dove Gray.
A distinctive feature is the curtain wall following the building’s sloped roofline, bringing natural light and waterfront views into the collaboration spaces.
