Monthly Archives: November 2012

Throughout his career, James Turrell has explored light as both a medium and metaphor for personal introspection. His work invites the viewer to greet the light. Turrell’s artistic explorations have led him to create his signature work: “sky-spaces”. They are … Continue reading →

In terms of sustainability, natural lighting is one of the most important tools. The following are five strategies for natural lighting: 1. Window orientation to maximize the benefits of day-lighting. Through the size and location of windows, one can utilize … Continue reading →

  Last Tuesday, we went on a tour of the basement of Campbell Hall. We learned about all of the systems that work to make the building run smoothly. Systems include air, hot and cold water, electric, etc.

Cross ventilation establishes a flow of cooler outdoor air through a space. The flow carries heat out of a building creating better circulation. Under appropriate climatic conditions, cross ventilation is a viable and energy-efficient alternative. There are two different design … Continue reading →

Let’s look at how Hurricane  Sandy developed between last Sunday evening and Tuesday morning… On Sunday evening, Hurricane Sandy was described as having a warm core. All of the thunderstorms pump up and produce a lot of heat On land, … Continue reading →