Discuss how (fer) studio’s The Green Building reflects the environmental concerns of today’s architects.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Rather than build a new building, the architects at (fer) studio decided to rehabilitate an old building into a highly energy-efficient structure.
2. (fer) studio used 100 percent recycled flooring throughout the building.
3. The architects also insulated the original brick walls with blue jeans and used insulated glass to reduce energy use.
4. The architects tapped into geothermal wells beneath the building to heat the air and water and placed solar panels on the roof that shelter an event space.
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