Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler. – Albert Einstein Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in this world. – George Sand Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo da Vinci Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a…
Read MoreThe Bullitt Center is all about changing the norms of design and construction for a typical office building. The challenge PAE, the project’s mechanical and electrical engineer, accepted was to design the ventilation system to keep the occupants comfortable while using radically less energy compared to a standard office building. The three principle strategies used…
Read MoreIn selecting the finishes for the Bullitt Center, two issues were foremost arbitrators: the Living Building Challenge materials Red List and the VOC content of finish products, according to Joe David of Point 32, who worked with the integrated design team on product selection. Since the Living Building Challenge (LBC) requires indoor air testing for…
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