ARCH 357 Chapter Notes - Chapter of: Amory Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute, Solar Gain
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Rocky mountain institute a sustainable non for profit research group founded by amory lovins. Building has no central heating or cooling. Super insulated and has solar features to protect from the cold. For hot weather, they have blinds that control solar gain and windows that open at night to cool interior. Rooftop solar photovoltaic system provided the electricity the building needs. Building is 97% more airtight that conventional office buildings. Rate of . 36 air change per hour. Configuration allows it to be mostly daylit but have led fixtures. Light shelves on both floors to allow light to travel deeper into building. Have hyper chairs that can help cool/heat surroundings of workers. As the building becomes more popular, the price will drop.
