Colt Project Portfolio 2012 - Colt International

COLT USAConsolidated Forensics Laboratory (CFL), Washington DCThe new Consolidated ForensicLaboratory (CFL) in Washington, D.C.looks to become a model in forensiclaboratory design and planning. TheLaboratory combines DC’s publicsafety forensic science and public healthefforts into one state-of-the-art buildingdesigned to be certified as LEED Gold.The Laboratory allows the city to coordinatecrime, public safety and healthinvestigations, to help law enforcementsolve crimes quickly and efficiently.Colt designed and supplied 1,500 m² ofShadoglass LS2 solar shading louvresto the south elevation of the building.Architectural louvres offer high solarshading performance whilst providingminimum obstruction to the glassarea, thereby maximizing daylight andenhancing the view to the outside.Contact: Andrew WrightPhone: +44 23 9249 1354Email: andrew.wright@uk.coltgroup.comColt Project Portfolio 2012 45