Renowned Architect Rafael Pelli to Discuss Building Energy Efficiency Tuesday, May 1
April 30, 2007
On Tuesday, May 1 at the National Building Museum , world-class architect Rafael Pelli will present a lecture on his work designing the Solaire, New York's first green high-rise apartment building. The free lecture is part of the Building for the 21st Century Lecture series sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Building Museum .
Located in the Battery Park neighborhood, the Solaire is a Gold-LEED rated building that incorporates photovoltaics, blackwater treatment, a geothermal system, and occupancy sensors for both lighting and climate control. Pelli is an internationally renowned, award winning architect and Partner at the firm of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. He has lectured extensively at Yale University , University of Cincinnati , the Parsons School of Design and Harvard University .
Event Details
The Solaire and Beyond: Integrating Environmental Performance into Building Design – Part of the Building for the 21st Century Lecture Series
-by Rafael Pelli, Partner, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 12:30 PM
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Judiciary Square Metro (Red Line)
Free. No registration required.
This free lecture is presented by the Department of Energy and the National Building Museum .
