Blog Series - #1: Health care facilities with high-performance windows and framing systems support patients, caregivers and communities

– Combining daylight, views, energy efficiency and security for welcoming, calm, safe, healing spaces –

Patients, medical teams, staff, visitors and the surrounding communities benefit from both quality health care and quality health care facilities. Along with the health service and treatment, the facilities themselves support the experience of a welcoming, calming, safe and healing environment.

This blog series shares how hospitals, clinics and other medical buildings designed with high-performance window, fenestration and framing systems can combine an appealing, inviting appearance with daylight, outdoor views, indoor comfort, security and energy efficiency. This blend of aesthetics, performance and sustainability has proven advantages for patient outcomes, staff retention and community resiliency.

Hundreds of health care facilities across the U.S. rely on the high-quality, high-performance window, curtain wall, window wall, storefront, entrance and sun shade systems of EFCO, Wausau Window and Wall Systems, and Tubelite. All are brands of Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Architectural Metals segment and present a best-in-class, cost-effective, comprehensive product portfolio.

Whether constructing a new building, renovating and expanding an existing one, or upgrading and adapting specialized areas, EFCO and Wausau window and door systems easily pair with curtain wall and storefront for a complete building envelope solution. EFCO and Wausau products have been tested to meet the high-performance levels necessary for such stringent requirements as:

• California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) Building Standards Unit

• Florida Product Approval (FPA)

• New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS-OMH)

• U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Interagency Security Committee (ISC)

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Engineered for straightforward installation and backed by warranty, these window and door systems save time and labor on the jobsite. For example, glazing contractors can install many EFCO and Wausau window products from either the exterior or interior, and with a choice of receptors, anchors and other hardware. This flexibility allows other trades to concurrently move ahead with their work and progress quickly toward a weather-tight envelope.

The versatility of aluminum accommodates nearly any shape or size of opening. Framing profiles and panning can be extruded, formed and finished to suit every architectural style – from historically accurate matches to innovative, modern concepts. Providing a single-source solution for customers, EFCO and Wausau window, fenestration and framing systems assist health facilities in achieving their goals and in ensuring a lasting, positive impression on their community.

Check back soon for part two in this blog series on how windows, doors and framing systems help create caring, comfortable and clean health facilities.