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As these drawings show, the project's research labs, classrooms, and offices were designed for flexibility and changing needs.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
This collage describes how the project's roof modulates daylight, collects rainwater, and supports photovoltaic collectors.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
As this collage explains, the site was selected for its good solar access and orientation.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
This collage highlights some of the project's green features.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
As this collage explains, a 22-kW, grid-connected photovoltaic system was designed to produce more electricity that the building uses.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
Daylighting meets the majority of daytime lighting needs, as this collage explains. North-facing light monitors provide diffused, ergonomically superior northern light. Artificial lighting is seldom required during the day.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
Engineered with no load-bearing walls, the main research space, shown here, allows flexibility and can be reconfigured as needs change.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
The Leslie Shao-Ming Sun Field Station, shown here, is a 10,000 ft2 research and educational facility located in the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve in the foothills adjacent to the Stanford campus.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
The Field Station, shown here, was designed to encourage interaction between researchers, students, docents, and staff. It replaces research facilities that were previously housed in a former hotdog stand and trailer.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
The Leslie Shao-Ming Sun Field Station at Jasper Ridge, shown here, was intended to serve as a sustainable role model for the Stanford campus.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
This drawing shows an aerial view of the project.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
Extensive daylighting, shown here, reduces the need for electric lighting.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
Light monitors, clerestories, and windows, shown here, bring daylight deep into the building. Artificial lighting is seldom required during the day.
Credit: Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
