Today we found out some interesting facts. Did you know that the best angle for glass to keep an apartment warm in the winter and cooler in the summer is 71 degrees? Find out that Studio Gang architects have designed an entire building based on that perfect angle.
The team is trying to make the most energy-efficient and beautiful building ever made, and it will be aiming for LEED Silver certification with a host of other eco features. Solstice on the Park will have 26 stories and 145 apartments upon completion.
Each living space is chiseled to create a self-shaded south-facing surface to keep the sun out in the summer, reducing air conditioning costs and energy-usage. During the winter, the glass allows sun to enter the apartments for passive solar warming, decreasing the need for artificial heating. The building is divided into 145 dwellings, outdoor gardens, a party room, offices, conference spaces and a parking lot.
