Sustainability key to new college building

by Jonathan McGaha | January 31, 2010 12:00 am

Morin Corp., Bristol, Conn., a Kingspan Group company, contributed Integrity Series wall panels to the new Agricultural Labs and Greenhouse Building at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, Calif.

To construct the $7.3 million building, Morin’s X-12, XA-12 and XC-12 profiles from the Integrity Series Wall Panels were applied to the exterior. The 18-gauge XA-12 and XC-12 were in custom color Silver Alfredo.

 

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Midstate Sheetmetal Inc. installed the Morin panels. Other sustainable features of the building include lighting control, an energy management system, lighting sensors, LED exit signs and low-E glass windows. Construction on the new building was completed in August 2009, almost 80 years from the day the college first opened its doors.

“The owner and project manager worked as a team to ensure the successful completion of the project. The building design highlights what Antelope Valley College values: educational opportunities and commitment to the environment. Overall, everyone was pleased with the result,” said architect Sam Kamand, from Bakersfield-based Klassen Corp.

Morin Corp., www.kingspanpanels.us

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