Steele Elementary School revitalized

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

The over 110-year-old Steele Elementary School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been successfully revitalized, expanded, and redesigned to meet future needs. The comprehensive renovation of this historic 1916 building combines its original character with modern functionality, providing an inspiring learning environment for around 400 students.

By integrating high-quality, historically inspired window and facade systems – featuring our Technoform insulating profiles for thermal break and hybrid warm edge spacers – the project not only preserved the building’s original style but also significantly improved energy efficiency, daylight access, and space utilization.

Enhancing efficiency

The INvent Retro windows were pre-glazed with 1-inch insulated glass units (IGUs) under quality-controlled conditions in the Wausau manufacturing center. Technoform warm-edge spacers on the IGUs and insulating polyamide thermal barriers within the aluminum framing contribute to the building envelope’s energy-efficient performance.

Beyond natural light, the operable windows offer a seasonal opportunity for students, faculty and staff to enjoy fresh air and ventilation. Operable WV410 Series vents, high-performance IGUs, and Technoform warm-edge spacers and thermal barriers also were used with the EFCO systems installed on the exterior walls.