ACURLITE NEWS
Tribute at the Raceway
LONG POND, PA The 2019 Winner #45 Niece/Acurlite NASCAR Truck was brought out of retirement at the 2023 Pocono Raceway NASCAR Weekend, in tribute to the late Anthony Palombo. Anthony brought the Acurlite team together with Ross Chastain prior to his battle with cancer.Pictured are photos from...
Nashville International Airport
NASHVILLE, TN The newly renovated Grand Lobby at Nashville International Airport was opened to the public in late January 2023. Featuring a massive airwave, sweeping roof canopy reminiscent of an acoustic guitar when viewed from above – a casual nod to Nashville’s musical heritage. Throughout the...
Delaware County Veterans Memorial
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Newton Square, PA - The Delaware County Veterans Memorial is a Symbol of Strength and Perseverance. The association first was proposed in 2013, as a way to recognize and pay tribute to fallen armed forces members from Delaware County. The complex provides county-wide K-12...
Walkable Skylights
Serving double duty as a skylight and a walkable surface, walkable skylights were used throughout this project. Keeping security their top priority, due to the nature of work, a new private, non-profit organization located just outside of Washington, DC was able to find ways to accomplish this...
Yale University – Schwarzman Center
New Haven, CT Neoclassical Renovation The newly renovated Schwarzman Center at Yale University was transformational for the university in providing, for the first time, a center for student life and the arts at the heart of campus. The historic Schwarzman Center is now a new student union,...
Institute of Contemporary Art – VCU
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Richmond, VA - Virginia Commonwealth University is a major urban public research university located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. On the edge of the campus, along one of Richmond’s busiest intersections, is the Institute for Contemporary Art. It is hoped that this museum, with...
2 North 6th | Level
BROOKLYN, NY 2 North 6th Place, now known as Level, is a recently completed 40-story tower that holds 554 apartments on the Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront. Awarded LEED Gold Certification, the materials used in construction were sourced locally, and over 70% of the electricity it purchases...
Sheppard Pratt Behavioral Health Hospital
Elkridge, MD The pandemic has presented unique challenges for all of us and an increase of people needing help. Now, more than ever the reality of mental illnesses is very important. On June 17, Sheppard Pratt hosted a grand opening celebration for its new 156,000 sq. ft. behavioral health...
MassDot District 3 Admin Building
WOCESTER, MA Acurlite Structural Skylights provided multiple single pitch skylights on the new MassDot District 3 Administration Building. The MassDot Administration Building was designed and built to be a Net-Zero Energy Building, Acurlite is proud to provide the high quality energy efficient,...
Acurlite Performance Testing Video
PERFORMANCE TESTING Our product is rigorously tested for air, water, and structural performance by independent third party laboratories. We also test for Florida and Miami Dade large and small missile impact recquirements. Acurlite continues to strive to be the best in the industry, pushing our...
Acurlite Celebrates 20 years
Jan. 11, 2021 - BERWICK, PA Acurlite Structural Skylights, a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights, is excited to be celebrating 20 years of excellence in the skylight and overhead glazing industry. Since 2001, Acurlite has been making high-quality products for its customers...
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL – Terminal C
PROGRESS PEEK Another iconic project for the Orlando Airport is nearing it's completion. Acurlite Structural Skylights was proud to team with @henselphelps for yet another exciting and monumental airport project. The $1.8-billion Airside Terminal project includes a world-class terminal building,...
AIA CES Accredited Lunch and Learn
BENEFITS OF NATURAL DAYLIGHTING Acurlite is pleased to offer a Live Online AIA CES Accredited Lunch and Learn Program To request an AIA Live Online Lunch and Learn Event from Acurlite, please fill out the form at the link, and a member of our team will be in contact with you.
GEORGE PEABODY LIBRARY
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Baltimore, MD – Providing natural daylight to six stories of cast iron balconies containing over 300,000 rare and historic volumes is a new skylight at the George Peabody Library in Baltimore, MD. Sitting 61 feet above its black and-white marble floor and massive glass laylight,...
VIDEO EXCERPT: Manufacturing Process
MANUFACTURING PROCESS We think each Acurlite Skylight is a work of art! A true centerpiece. Advanced software and robotic machinery ensures our products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards for a precision fit and easy installation. A large variety of painted and anodized...
VIDEO EXCERPT: ABOUT ACURLITE
ABOUT ACURLITE Acurlite is a single source manufacturer in Northeast Pennsylvania dedicated to an exceptional level of quality and customer service in the overhead glazing industry. Get to know Acurlite in this short look at who we are and what we do.
VIDEO EXCERPT: ENGINEERING & DESIGN
ENGINEERING & DESIGN Acurlite's engineering background and design capability, more than 300 years of combined experience, allows us to stand apart from the competition and tackle the most unique designs. Our engineering team has solved many challenges over the years, from hurricane-ready and...
VIDEO EXCERPT: HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS
HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS Complex, monumental projects are Acurlite's trademark. Acurlite has made its mark on the commercial construction industry by creating project centerpieces that highlight architectural spaces, draw natural light inside, creating a more inviting and useable space for occupants...
VIDEO EXCERPT: SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
SYSTEM CAPABILITIES An Acurlite Skylight system outperforms the competition thanks to our internally-guttered tubular construction, that is based on the rain screen principle of pressure equalisation to help keep water out. The skylight is joined together by our trademarked mortise and tenon...
In Depth: Manufacturing – Job Shop VIDEO
CUSTOM FABRICATION Take advantage of Acurlite’s design and fabrication capabilities. Through years of designing and fabricating complex skylights and overhead glazing projects, Acurlite has developed a vast knowledge of custom fabrication. Acurlite also has specialized machinery to assist in this...
THE ROEPER SCHOOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Bloomfield Hills, MI - Located in Southern Michigan, The Roeper School is an independent school for gifted children who are passionate about learning. An international leader in gifted education, The Roeper School guides students to become curious, engaged, and impactful members...
SAGAMORE SPIRIT DISTILLERY
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Baltimore, MD - In 2015, the Sagamore Spirit Company began construction on a 22,000-square-foot distillery situated on five waterfront acres in Baltimore’s Port Covington neighborhood. The Sagamore Spirit distillery is among the first distilleries built in Maryland since the...
Acurlite Sponsors Winning Nascar Truck
LONG POND, PA Ross Chastain, driver of the #45 Niece/Acurlite Chevrolet, crossed the finish line to win the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Gander RV 150 at Pocono Raceway on July 27, 2019 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Washington, D.C. – Museums employ different approaches for illuminating works of art, most notably daylight and artificial lighting. In September 2016, the East Building galleries of the National Gallery of Art, which house the modern collection and several temporary exhibition...
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL – ITF/APM
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Orlando, FL - Today’s travelers to Central Florida demand a high level of service and efficient connections to other modes of transportation. To stay at the forefront of innovation, and improved connectivity, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority began a $3.1-billion capital...
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS HEADQUARTERS
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Columbia, MD - Acurlite Structural Skylights, Inc. is proud to have been involved in creating a new home for the North American Division of The Seventh-Day Adventists Church. This project converted a 116,600-square-foot office building in Columbia, Maryland, into a modern...
ACURLITE COMPANY VIDEO
SEEING IS BELIEVING Why choose Acurlite Structural Skylights for your next commercial daylighting project? Watch our company video to discover what so many architects and builders already know: the Acurlite team plays a vital role in making sure your project’s daylighting requirements are met and...
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Washington, D.C. - Roosevelt High School’s skylight project was a courtyard enclosure. The enclosure consisted of several back-to-back sawtooth skylights with large formed gutters in between. The skylights incorporate both standard insulated laminated glass and View...
PENN STATE HUB
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT State College, PA - The Pennsylvania State University HUB-Robeson Atrium is the focal point of Penn State University with approximately 5,400 sq. ft. of skylight. This project was a team effort with many contractors. Acurlite was part of the project inception team which consisted...
BEN FRANKLIN TECHVENTURES
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Bethlehem, PA - Ben Franklin TechVentures is a nationally acclaimed high-tech workspace and community for early-stage companies. Acurlite Structural Skylights, Inc. has participated in multiple projects for the Ben Franklin organization. FOR MORE IN-DEPTH PROJECT INFORMATION,
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Chicago, IL - The Malcolm X College constructed a new state-of -the-art academic building to provide students with education in the healthcare field. This new building was constructed to feature space for health science, general education and adult education instruction, as well...