Ann Arbor, MI

LORING provided the design of the new Law Library. The new Law Library has addressed itself successfully to three major design problems: integration within a highly developed existing facility; control and use of day lighting; and energy conservation. The design solution, which dictated that the 77,500 sf building be located below grade with a sloping glass facade facing the existing Law Library, has yielded a building envelope with excellent energy characteristics. Calculations have projected a 20% savings in energy compared to a similar building constructed above grade with ”U” factors meeting the ASHRAE 90-75 criteria (Uo= .27).
 

Architect:   Gunnar Birkerts Associates

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