Responsive building
The building's energy needs are fine-tuned by monitoring the temperature and the amount of carbon dioxide inside. Both increase if not enough fresh air is getting in, and this information feeds back to a control system, which responds by opening and closing windows and vents. The idea is to keep the temperature inside the building comfortable and keep energy use to a minimum.
The SSEES ventilation system really is a
low-energy alternative to air conditioning.
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Fresh air is pre-cooled in the central atrium that also allows light in.
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