Green Sphere is a sanctuary for evolving, relaxing and interacting. Green Sphere is a center for spiritual growth, an oasis to replenish the body, mind and spirit. The facility will incorporate a ”well building” approach using environmentally friendly materials and incorporate sustainable building principles. Natural daylighting and ethereal lighting is a focus for the entire building.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Focus - Day Lighting
The focus for Green Sphere Wellness Center is lighting with an emphasis on day lighting and certain concerns associated with day lighting such as: thermal comfort and ventilation, acoustics, and harvesting solar energy. I have briefly researched a product that helps with acoustics and thermal comfort called aerogel which also helps with glare because it diffuses direct sunlight. It's best feature is it's thermal insulation and due to it's tenuous structure it has incredible sound control applications. Energy efficiency lends itself to being a sustainable product. I may use it for skylights 25' from the existing perimeter windows on the roof. I will continue to research other products and applications for effective day lighting.
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