Volcanology Building: Awnings
| Facilities Services invested $31, 877 to install awnings on various buildings across campus. Facilities calculated the potential savings for each room by measuring the room temperature with and without a normal room shade pulled down. Awning installations were prioritized based on the effectiveness and energy savings that the awnings would provide. Because the installation of awnings would effect the exterior appearance of the building, the planning department was involved in order to assure campus aesthetics. Awnings, such as these pictured on the Volcanology building are also installed on Johnson Hall, Hendrix Hall, Gerlinger Hall, and the Music Building. For the Volcanology building, awnings are installed primarily on the south side with a few on the west. These awnings work to block high-angled summer light, reducing the amount of heat entering the building and therefore reducing the need for cooling. During the winter months, the awnings still allow in the low-angled winter sunlight and can be rolled up to maximize the available light.  |
 Awnings on the Volcanology Building Photo taken by Kathy Young |