Sandy Hook School, Newtown, Connecticut
INFINITI ALUMINUM FIN SOLAR SHADING SOLUTION
Levolux took great pride in creating and supplying an external Solar Shading solution for Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut.
The new $50 million Sandy Hook School features an attractive external solar shading system that keeps students and staff comfortably cool. The project aimed to create a safe, welcoming, and energy-efficient learning environment for students and staff. Our team worked closely with architects and contractors to design a system that combined functionality with aesthetic appeal.
The solution included custom-engineered fins that reduce solar heat gain, improve daylight control, and enhance the building’s exterior design. By integrating advanced shading technology, Levolux helped the school achieve its sustainability goals while maintaining comfort and visibility inside the classrooms.
This case study explores the design approach, technical specifications, and the unique architectural features that make Sandy Hook School a benchmark for modern educational facilities.
Levolux brought its market-leading expertise to develop a passive external solar shading solution. The team designed the system using its innovative Infiniti™ Fin technology. This approach offers a sustainable way to fix fins of almost any shape or size to a building.
For Sandy Hook School, fins were installed vertically on an aluminum horizontal carrier. They can also be mounted horizontally or at an angle when required.
STAKEHOLDERS
Svigals + Partners (Architect)
LOCATION
Connecticut
Details
Levolux manufactured and supplied 547 airfoil-shaped fins for Sandy Hook School. Each fin measures 250mm wide and 55mm thick. Made from extruded aluminum, the fins span three wings of the building along east- and west-facing elevations.
Vertical fins work best on east and west façades. They block low-angle sunlight as it moves south overhead. At Sandy Hook, fins are fixed at 90 degrees and spaced 495mm apart. This setup provides effective midday shading without reducing daylight or views.
The Infiniti™ Fin system, launched in 2009, uses concealed patented stainless steel fixings. This design creates a clean, continuous look. Fins can even cantilever beyond the last support, appearing to float in front of the building.
At Sandy Hook School, fins also add color to the design—a common approach for schools, universities, offices, and parking garages. Each fin has a durable powder-coated finish in one of four vibrant shades: yellow, orange, gray, or dark red.
Utilized Products
INFINITI Airfoil
Infiniti Airfoil Fin System
Concealed fixing
Solar Shading Solution
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