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"...the university
has been very
pleased with the
performance and
low maintenance."
-Scott Cornwell,
SMG's director of operations
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John Paul Jones Arena
Markham, Ontario Canada
Background:
The 16,000-seat John Paul Jones Arena is located on the historic grounds of the
University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Completed in August 2006, the arena is
home to UVa's men's and women's basketball teams and hosts a wide range of other
attractions, including concerts, family shows and community events.
The facility's Jeffersonian architecture, designed by VMDO Architects, mirrors many of
the buildings on grounds, which were the creation of Thomas Jefferson.
The facility's Jeffersonian architecture, designed by VMDO Architects, mirrors many of
the buildings on grounds, which were the creation of Thomas Jefferson.
Challenge:
Ecoglo was initially specified as the way-finding and emergency lighting system for
John Paul Jones Arena, but was not included in the final construction. However, after
the first 10 months of operation the university decided it needed additional illumination
beyond that provided by the existing overhead aisle lighting system.
Solution
John Paul Jones Arena is managed by SMG, a worldwide facilities management company
based in Philadelphia. SMG previously installed Ecoglo in several other facilities it manages
and suggested an Ecoglo solution to University of Virginia officials. "We did our homework,
tested a sample and determined that Ecoglo is a superior product that would enhance
the arena's lighting system," said Scott Cornwell, SMG's director of operations for the
arena. Ecoglo was used for all stair nosings and handrails in John Paul Jones Arena. "We
completed the Ecoglo installation last summer (2007), and the university has been very
pleased with the performance and low maintenance," Cornwell said.
While Ecoglo products are most commonly associated with providing supplementary
emergency lighting in stairwells and aisles in theatres, stadiums and other buildings, they
are not just for emergency situations. The combination of photoluminescence and antislip
mat creates a highly visible edge in all light conditions, preventing slips, trips and falls
and allowing people to move about safely and efficiently 24 hours a day. With illuminated
seat numbers, handrails, stairs and aisles, Ecoglo products make it easy for people to
leave their seats and safely find their way back from washrooms and concession stands.
And maximum resistance to UV rays and weather conditions means Ecoglo also can be
used effectively outdoors.. |
