Solatube Daylighting Systems Lighten Up DPR Construction’s Net-Zero Energy Building in Phoenix

VISTA, CALIF. (September 23, 2013) — Solatube International, Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), recently played a large role in daylighting DPR Construction’s (DPR) Phoenix Regional Office. The circa-1972 building has been officially certified as a Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB) by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) through its Living Building Challenge program. It has also received LEED®-NC Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). DPR Construction is a national technical builder specializing in highly complex and sustainable projects.
Eight-two (82) Solatube Daylighting Systems were installed in the renovated 16,533-building, formerly an abandoned retail boutique at the corner of 44^th Street and Van Buren in Phoenix. In less than 10 months, design-build team researched, designed, permitted and built a highly efficient and modern workplace with numerous innovative sustainability features.
The company recently launched the Solatube  Smart LED System which offers a
significant lighting energy savings. For more information on the Solatube
Daylighting System or other products manufactured and marketed by Solatube
International, including Solar Star Attic Fans, please visit the Solatube Web site at https://www.solatube.com or call 888-SOLATUBE (888-765-2882).