Commonwealth Charter Academy

What started from a word-of-mouth referral for an exterior RGB spectacular, grew into many multifaceted projects across 4 campuses. Cima created a range of custom solutions from an embedded architectural LED waterfall to a unique product that puts the power of a 1 to 1 teaching experience back into distance learning.

  • RGB LED Channel Letter
  • RGB LED Perimeter Lighting
  • RGB LED Wash Lighting
  • Custom Channel Letters
  • CimaView

Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), which established its primary campus in Harrisburg, PA, stands at the forefront of education innovation. The school merges talent and technology to create a unique community that delivers a quality, online education.

When our partnership formed, CCA was on the verge of developing multiple campuses across the state. Tom Longenecker, CCA’s President & CEO, desired an impactful community presence that would represent CCA's innovative brand and create a compelling sense of place. Following the recommendation of a friend, who had been a customer of Cima's for more than a decade, Longenecker entrusted his vision to Cima.

970

linear ft. of RGB LED tubing

4

campuses

16,000,000+

color choices

To outline the rooftop and entryway architecture, our team installed 970 linear ft. of RGB LED tubing. The RGB illumination solution Cima provided enables more than 16 million, fully programmable color choices. The RGB LED floodlights amplify the perimeter tubing’s effect by bathing CCA’s exterior walls with brilliant, colorful light.

The Cima team collaborated with the CCA campus’ IT teams, general contractors, electricians, and other trades to plan the project. Cima developed detailed drawing documentation that coordinated all power and data communication and structural requirements to facilitate a seamless implementation. To get the lighting just right for this particular space, numerous site visits were made with an array of prototypes to determine which RGB lighting products delivered the optimal luminescence.

Cima provided a year's worth of light shows and in-person training to enable CCA to curate the visitor experience and establish best practices.

As the partnership between CCA and Cima continued to grow, so did the trust in Cima’s capabilities. With a profusion of custom project requests, Cima delivered exceeding expectations. To achieve CCA’s vision a team of project managers was structured to deliver both exceptional customer service and expert technical knowledge. This team managed each project from concept through fabrication and installation. The result is an experience that merges technology and innovation that inspires a community of forward-thinking educators and students.

CCA had a unique need for a product that allowed their teachers to combine the natural learning experience of writing on a chalkboard with the power of digital distribution. Through prototyping and user-testing, Cima worked side-by-side with CCA's professors to develop a custom solution. Cima View puts the power of a 1 to 1 teaching experience back into distance learning.

From digital screens to custom LED caution hangers, Cima continues to make CCA's vision come true.

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