This US Air Force Academy Features a Skylight Shaped Like a Plane's Wing
M — June 16, 2016 — Art & Design
The US Air Force Academy in Colorado opts for a structural design that reflects the services the organization offers with a skylight shaped like a plane's wing that protrudes from the building. The airplane aperture is a design executed by the team at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
The skylight is a creative use of glass material to recreate a life sized plane wing. The aperture is located at the Centre for Character and Leadership Development where students are trained to become full-time officers. The skylight sits above one of the auditoriums allowing natural sunlight to flood in the space, while simultaneously acting as a reminder of the theme of educational facility. The glass wing is three dimensional with a direction that points towards the North Star.
The skylight is a creative use of glass material to recreate a life sized plane wing. The aperture is located at the Centre for Character and Leadership Development where students are trained to become full-time officers. The skylight sits above one of the auditoriums allowing natural sunlight to flood in the space, while simultaneously acting as a reminder of the theme of educational facility. The glass wing is three dimensional with a direction that points towards the North Star.
Trend Themes
1. Glass Airplane Apertures - Glass apertures in the shape of airplane wings are becoming a popular design trend in architectural projects.
2. Skylight Innovations - Incorporating skylights as unique architectural features offers opportunities for creative and functional designs.
3. Symbolic Structural Elements - Designing structural elements that reflect the purpose or theme of a building can enhance the overall experience and impact.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore the integration of glass airplane apertures and innovative skylight designs in their projects.
2. Education - Educational institutions can consider incorporating symbolic structural elements to create inspiring learning environments.
3. Aerospace - The aerospace industry can leverage the use of airplane-inspired design elements in architectural projects to showcase their innovations.
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