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    The Cooper Union Building case study examines the 2009 renovation of the building located in New York City. The architect, Morphosis, designed an exterior facade made of perforated stainless steel panels that are separated from an interior glass and aluminum wall. This allows natural light and views while the steel skin reduces heat gain in summer and insulates in winter. The steel panels can also be opened to provide additional ventilation and lighting.

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    The Cooper Union Building case study examines the 2009 renovation of the building located in New York City. The architect, Morphosis, designed an exterior facade made of perforated stainless steel panels that are separated from an interior glass and aluminum wall. This allows natural light and views while the steel skin reduces heat gain in summer and insulates in winter. The steel panels can also be opened to provide additional ventilation and lighting.

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    The Cooper Union Building case study examines the 2009 renovation of the building located in New York City. The architect, Morphosis, designed an exterior facade made of perforated stainless steel panels that are separated from an interior glass and aluminum wall. This allows natural light and views while the steel skin reduces heat gain in summer and insulates in winter. The steel panels can also be opened to provide additional ventilation and lighting.

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    Cooper Union Building case study

    By Michael Halls
    Location: New York City, New York

    Architect: Morphosis

    Owner: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of


    Science and Art

    Year of completion: 2009

    Climate: Humid Subtropical Climate

    Material of interest: Perforated stainless steel

    Application: Exterior façade

    Properties of material: The steel skin is separated


    from an inner wall of glass and aluminum to permit light
    and views for people inside the space. The steel panels act
    to reduce heat gains in summer and insulate the interior in
    winter. The panels are also operable, allowing people to
    open them for additional ventilation and lighting.

    Sources:
    architect website: http://www.morphosis.com/

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