Honolulu office center hallmark of energy efficiency

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Energy Manage. Tech.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6465563

A team of architectural and engineering experts were challenged to create a state-of-the-art, energy efficient, highly functional office complex that would offer an exceptional working environment for Hawaii Medical Service Association employees. Extensive analysis showed that the most effective energy conservation in Hawaiian buildings is effected by year-round external shading on all glazing and maximum utilization of natural lighting. The Center was designed with a fixed exterior shading system for year-round solar protection. All windows face due north or south. The east/west facing walls are made of eight inch concrete with rigid interior insulation. Some of the external reflective shading surfaces provide up to a 25-foot interior daylight zone. Daylighting reduces the consumption of electrical energy for lighting by 23%.

• Research Organization: Ferris and Hamig Hawaii Inc., Honolulu, HW
• OSTI ID: 6465563
• Journal Information: Energy Manage. Tech.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Manage. Tech.; (United States) Vol. 8:6; ISSN EMTAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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