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Wausau shapes the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House

The University of Pennsylvania’s $127 million New College House opened for the 2016-17 academic year as the first new student residence on campus since 1972. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) in collaboration with the University, the first purpose-built College House brings together undergraduates, faculty, staff and graduate students in a shared suite-style community. The 198,000-square-foot, 350-bed building promotes sustainable, 21st century living and learning, and is pursuing LEED® Silver certification.

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SCW 3530 Tilt-Turn window featured at AIA MN Convention

The SCW3530 Tilt-Turn window provides the option for two open positions with one handle controlling all operations.  With a simple 90-degree turn of the handle, the tilt-turn hardware allows the window to tilt inward at the head, for secure ventilation and worry-free protection from the elements.  Alternatively, turning the handle 180-degrees allows the vent to swing inward like a casement window for easy cleaning or a full breeze.  Turning the handle to the downward vertical position securely locks the vent with a full compression seal.

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Happy Birthday Wausau

Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ employees celebrated the company’s 60th anniversary with events recognizing past contributions and a commitment to future growth. A group photo commemorated the milestone with associates wearing shirts that say, “Proud past…. Bright future. Great people… Great products.”

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University of Iowa Voxman Music Building designed for resiliency, sustainability and acoustic performance

The University of Iowa (UI) School of Music in Iowa City celebrates its 110th anniversary and a new home – Voxman Music Building. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting event was held on Oct. 21, 2016. The 190,000-square-foot facility replaces its former location, which was damaged by the 2008 flood. Designed for resiliency, sustainability and the highest acoustic performance, the $152 million project is targeting LEED® for New Construction Gold certification.

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San Francisco International Airport’s new air traffic control tower meets high-performance design and LEED Gold criteria

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) first-of-its-kind airport traffic control tower and integrated facility relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ high-performance products to meet the multiple performance requirements. The new $80 million, 221-foot-tall, torch-shaped tower has improved safety, security and design standards, and has obtained LEED® Gold status. The seismic design for the tower allows for the structure to withstand a Richter magnitude 8 earthquake.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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