Light

Where does light come from?
Non-polluting, full-spectrum light comes directly from the sun – and it’s free! Our “green” features make the most of that light when it is available, reducing the building’s need for polluting electricity generation and artificial lighting.

Solar Array — Illustration | What's the array doing right now?
About one-third of our roof is covered by a 10 kilowatt solar array. The electricity gathered from the solar unit is used to fulfill the building’s immediate electrical needs – running computers, refrigerators, and fax machines. When electrical demands are low, energy is directed back through the local utility – adding power back to the pubic grid!

Interior Light Shelves — Illustration
These simple architectural features break up and disperse light throughout the tenant spaces. They eliminate glare on computer screens and hot spots within the offices, while reducing the need for overhead and task lighting.

Daylight Dimming System
In selected spaces, lights dim automatically when the sun is shining and when rooms are not in use.

Light Atrium
A large light atrium brings gently filtered daylight into our public exhibit space – and helps our plants thrive.