A Training Facility Built to a Higher Standard
When designing a landmark NBA facility with LEED Platinum mandates, south-facing facade challenges, and player privacy requirements, the product selection is critical. “Solera was the only product that would’ve done what we needed.”
Project Details
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The Challenge: Six Constraints, One Solution
Designing the Golden 1 Center, home of the NBA Sacramento Kings, was a challenging design due to the already established urban fabric of the city. AECOM worked with glazier Bagatelos, who introduced Solera® as a potential daylighting solution. The practice facility’s south-facing facade created a complex set of interdependent requirements that had to be solved simultaneously.
Six Critical Design Constraints
The Solution: “The Only Product That Would’ve Done What We Needed”
After rigorous municipal selection — where no low-grade products were permitted — AECOM chose Solera® by Advanced Glazings Ltd. as the daylighting solution. It was the only product that addressed all six constraints simultaneously.
Why Solera® Was the Only Option
Solera® cut glare and heat, diffused light evenly, provided player privacy at street level, integrated seamlessly into the curtainwall system without customization, met all LEED Platinum thermal requirements, and complemented the perforated-metal mountain cladding aesthetic.
Beyond Daylighting: “All Things Were Done Like They Were Never Done Before”
The Golden 1 Center’s LEED Platinum designation was the result of an unprecedented approach to sustainability across every system in the building. Solera® was a critical piece, but the entire project set new standards:
- Solera® Translucent Glazing — Cut glare and heat, diffused light, provided player privacy, seamless curtainwall integration
- Solar Panels — Donated panels covered 75% of the roof
- Tesla Battery Storage — Stored excess power generated on-site
- Giant Airport Doors — Innovative approach to openness and natural ventilation
- Bird-Friendly Frits — All glazings and exterior materials protected birds and wildlife
- Perforated-Metal Cladding — Evoked the memory of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains
Architect: AECOM | Glazier: Bagatelos | Client: NBA Sacramento Kings | Product: Solera® R-18 + Aerogel
