Lucille Halsell Botanic Conservatory, San Antonio, TX

Lucille Halsell Botanic ConservatoryLucille Halsell Botanic Conservatory

Architect:  Emilio Ambasz & Associates

A Progressive Architecture Award winner this project required special solutions to provide environmental control for unique architectural configurations, each with a diverse environmental requirement.  The mechanical distribution system utilized air tunnels in lieu of ductwork and evaporative sprays for cooling and humidification in lieu of mechanical refrigeration.  Two speed fans and a computerized control system were incorporated for energy conservation.






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