--- title: "Project Spotlight: Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory (NYLSPH)" description: Discover the innovative glazing solutions for the Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory in Albany, balancing performance and design for mission-driven projects. image: https://blog.mandcomp.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-01%20at%209.53.46%20AM.png --- 4/1/26 3:08 PM # Project Spotlight: Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory (NYLSPH) [ Jeff Martineau ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/author/jeff-martineau) **![Screenshot 2026-04-01 at 9.53.46 AM](https://blog.mandcomp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-01%20at%209.53.46%20AM.png?width=1798&height=998&name=Screenshot%202026-04-01%20at%209.53.46%20AM.png)** *Rendering of the Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory in Albany, where the façade design balances daylight, clarity, and long-term envelope performance* **Albany, New York** **Project Type:** Government **Architect:** [HOK](https://www.hok.com/) **Glazier:** [Harmon Inc.](https://www.harmoninc.com/) NY **Beginning Delivery:** July 2026 **Total Square Feet:** 121,204 Primary Product: Low Iron Optiwhite ◦ 1"  VRE24-59 Insulating Glass HS/HS with Viracon VTS warm-edge thermal spacer ## High-performance glazing for a mission-driven public laboratory The new Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory (NYLSPH) in Albany reflects the kind of institutional project where the glass package has to balance appearance, energy performance, and execution from the start. On a large public building like this, glazing needs to support long-term envelope performance while maintaining a clean, consistent aesthetic. Designed by HOK and glazed by Harmon Inc. NY, this 121,204-square-foot government facility will feature Pilkington’s Low Iron Optiwhite 1" insulating glass with VRE24-59 on HS/HS. That make-up offers a strong combination of clarity, daylight, and solar control—an important fit for a laboratory building where visual quality and building performance both matter. Paired with Viracon VTS warm-edge thermal spacer, the insulating glass unit also supports stronger edge-of-glass thermal performance, helping address heat loss and condensation resistance in a region where cold-weather conditions matter. ## The Martineau & Co perspective At Martineau & Co, we appreciate projects like NYLSPH because they show how the right glazing choice can support both design intent and practical performance. In this case, Viracon’s fabricated glass solution helps move the team toward a façade that is clear, durable, and better aligned with the needs of a complex public laboratory building. For teams planning **lab, public health, education, or other institutional projects in the Northeast**, early glazing conversations can make a measurable difference. When performance, constructability, and long-term value all need to work together, selecting the right package early helps reduce uncertainty later.  [Glazing Contractor](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/glazing-contractor), [Viracon](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon), [Viracon Thermal Space (VTS)](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon-thermal-space-vts), [Biotech/Life Sciences](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/biotech-life-sciences), [High-performance Low-E coating](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/high-performance-low-e-coating), [Visible Light Transmittance (VLT)](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/visible-light-transmittance-vlt), [Enhanced Flatness](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/enhanced-flatness), [Single Source Fabricator](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/single-source-fabricator) ## Related posts [![Sterling Bay and Botanic Properties Life Sciences development with Viracon Glass](https://blog.mandcomp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3801%20.png?height=200&name=3801%20.png) ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/high-performance-low-e-coatings-on-life-sciences-space-for-biotech) [Viracon](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon), [Viracon Thermal Space (VTS)](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon-thermal-space-vts), [Occupant Comfort](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/occupant-comfort), [Biotech/Life Sciences](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/biotech-life-sciences), [High-performance Low-E coating](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/high-performance-low-e-coating) ## [High-performance Low-E coatings on Life Sciences Space for Biotech](https://blog.mandcomp.com/high-performance-low-e-coatings-on-life-sciences-space-for-biotech) [Mitch Hawkins](https://blog.mandcomp.com/author/mitch-hawkins) 1/11/23 4:44 PM Photo credit: https://sterlingbay.com/properties/3801-chestnut/ 3801 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA [ Read more ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/high-performance-low-e-coatings-on-life-sciences-space-for-biotech) [![VTS Adds Value](https://blog.mandcomp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ig_0ef8077ab558948201698a1020fc088190bc9ca9138457a0ef.png?height=200&name=ig_0ef8077ab558948201698a1020fc088190bc9ca9138457a0ef.png) ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/warmer-edges-better-facades-how-viracon-vts-spacer-supports-big-glass-performance) [Viracon](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon), [Viracon Thermal Space (VTS)](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon-thermal-space-vts), [Viracon Identification Number](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon-identification-number) ## [Warmer Edges, Better Facades: How Viracon VTS® Spacer Supports Big Glass Performance](https://blog.mandcomp.com/warmer-edges-better-facades-how-viracon-vts-spacer-supports-big-glass-performance) [Jeff Martineau](https://blog.mandcomp.com/author/jeff-martineau) 2/9/26 12:02 PM Architects, façade consultants, and glaziers are pushing glass farther than ever—larger units,... [ Read more ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/warmer-edges-better-facades-how-viracon-vts-spacer-supports-big-glass-performance) [![Photo credit- https://schuylkillyards.com/lease-space/3151-market-street](https://blog.mandcomp.com/hubfs/3151%2050%20x%2050.svg) ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/viracon-project-spotlight) [Viracon](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon), [Viracon Thermal Space (VTS)](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/viracon-thermal-space-vts), [Low Iron Glass](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/low-iron-glass), [High-performance Low-E coating](https://blog.mandcomp.com/tag/high-performance-low-e-coating) ## [Gensler Specs Heavy Low-Iron Glass from Viracon for Flatness & Clarity](https://blog.mandcomp.com/viracon-project-spotlight) [Mitch Hawkins](https://blog.mandcomp.com/author/mitch-hawkins) 10/25/22 10:42 AM 3151 Market Street Philadelphia PA [ Read more ](https://blog.mandcomp.com/viracon-project-spotlight) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jeff Martineau", "url" : "https://blog.mandcomp.com/author/jeff-martineau" }, "dateModified" : "2026-04-01T19:09:31.969Z", "datePublished" : "2026-04-01T19:08:17.000Z", "headline" : "Project Spotlight: Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory (NYLSPH)", "image" : [ "https://blog.mandcomp.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-01%20at%209.53.46%20AM.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.mandcomp.com/project-spotlight-life-sciences-public-health-laboratory-nylsph", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.mandcomp.com/hubfs/MCO%20Logo%20-3.svg" }, "name" : "Martineau and Company LLC" } } ```