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Akozoom bookmarked on 2009-11-06 sustainable sustainability architecture greensburg building greentown city sizo_partner

looking to the projects for a green new rebuilt city... with important solutions.

  • sustainable elements:


    • Abundance of light streaming into the building through the extensive glass facing the north;


    • Photovoltaic panels on the roof (north side above museum) to provide electrical power from solar generation;


    • The pair of wind turbines also supplies electrical power;


    • Numerous light monitors in the garden area roof allowing sunlight to filter into the facility from above;


    • Extensive use of awnings, overhang of the roofline and trees to control the amount of light/heat let in;


    • Trellis on the roof to provide shading;


    • Abundance of windows on the east wall to allow morning light into various areas;

This link has been bookmarked by 1 people . It was first bookmarked on 06 Nov 2009, by Ako Z°om.

  • 06 Nov 09
    akozoom
    Ako Z°om

    looking to the projects for a green new rebuilt city... with important solutions.

    sustainable sustainability architecture greensburg building greentown city sizo_partner

    • sustainable elements:


      • Abundance of light streaming into the building through the extensive glass facing the north;


      • Photovoltaic panels on the roof (north side above museum) to provide electrical power from solar generation;


      • The pair of wind turbines also supplies electrical power;


      • Numerous light monitors in the garden area roof allowing sunlight to filter into the facility from above;


      • Extensive use of awnings, overhang of the roofline and trees to control the amount of light/heat let in;


      • Trellis on the roof to provide shading;


      • Abundance of windows on the east wall to allow morning light into various areas;