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Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Southwest Education Center - Tinley Park, Illinois

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Careful calibration between the vertical spacing and the depth of the mullions
  creates a perfect daylighting ratio and a self-shading aperture.
 The result is a significant construction cost savings and reduced energy
 use during daytime operation. (IMAGE COURTESY OF LEGAT ARCHITECTS)

(Environmental Design + Construction, 5/13/2013)
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