SouthwestSouthwest Construction Projects Northern Arizona Facility Radiates Sustainability By John Guzzon The NAU Center for International Education is expected to generate all of its own power via 35-kW rooftop solar panels. Renderings courtesy of RSP Architects Handler Room The 10,000-sq-ft facility includes only one air handler, which will be used when the interior temperature gets too high and outside air needs to be tempered. Images By John Guzzon Crews place concrete over the radiant flooring pipes. Photo courtesy of RSP Architects UnknownRendering courtesy of RSP Architects. Battling Thermal Loads: The building's southern exposure was designed to block external radiant heat and add to the benefits sought from the location's natural ventilation. Image courtesy of RSP Architects May 11, 2015 Share This Story John Guzzon is Editor of ENR Southwest. Previous 1 2 3 4 Next Post a comment to this article Name* E-mail (will not be displayed)* Subject Comment* Report Abusive Comment Thank you for helping us to improve our forums. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why.
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