By Bill Hoy, Project Manager
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| Well leads in the mechanical room wait to be tied in to the manifolds. |
Infrastructure work continues throughout the house with plumbing and mechanical rough ins now complete. The subcontractor has also completed the geothermal wells. Well leads have been run to and installed in the mechanical room and will next be tied into the manifolds. Permanent power and water service have also been installed in the main mechanical room.
REHAU Window Installation
Windows designed by REHAU are being installed the week of August 8. The windows will have glass fabricated with Sunlight-Responsive Thermochromic (SRT) glazing, which passively tints the glass in response to direct sunlight, helping to keep rooms comfortable and allowing occupants to enjoy views without glare or heat from the sun’s rays.
The windows will continuously adapt any time of the day, year round, in any place in the house, based on the amount of direct sunlight.
Preparing for Research Phase
As the construction phase moves closer to completion, MSU's Creative Research Lab will begin preparation for the research phase of the project. Geothermal system comparisons will be conducted and performance data on each of the systems and technologies will be gathered and analyzed.
As the construction phase moves closer to completion, MSU's Creative Research Lab will begin preparation for the research phase of the project. Geothermal system comparisons will be conducted and performance data on each of the systems and technologies will be gathered and analyzed.
The project's goal is to provide the green building industry with cutting-edge knowledge on the most effective sustainable building systems and how these systems are best optimized. To be among the first to get this information, visit the project's website and register for research updates.
