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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Tour - Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling System

The building takes advantage of natural daylight and natural ventilation, which is controlled through power windows. The powered heating and ventilation system achieves a 33% reduction in energy consumption through the use of geo-thermal exchange piping, which routes coolant through vertical wells to make use of the constant 55 degree ground temperature. Photovoltaic cells on the building’s exterior generate one percent of the structure’s electricity. Indoor air monitors keep track of air quality problems.

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Large southern facing windows let in natural lighting	Computer controlled sign tells employees when to open windows	Indoor air quality monitor
Geothermal heating and cooling system in basement	Temperature of coolant in underground pipes	Control panel for geothermal system

Picture Galleries from February 2001 Tour

Exterior
Interior
Water System
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling