The sun path is causing thermal discomfort to the occupants of the EWEB by increasing temperatures on the east and south sides and decreasing temperatures on the north side of the building

-- Does the semi-circular bar attached to the southeast facade of the building act as a shading device?

- If so, was it intended as one, and does it work? - Is the interior atrium space naturally ventilated?

- Do the light tables on the office windows act as shading devices to cool the interior and block glare?

- What is causing the temperature differences between the north and south parts of the building? ( a secretary told us that one side is usually warmer than the other)

- Are the Btu/hr sq. ft. degree F consistent throughout the building, or do they change with the different areas?

- What is the difference in Btu's between the north and south sides of the EWEB building?

- When the building was built, it won awards for being designed to use 30% less energy than called for by the Northwest's "Model Conservation Standards."So, does the EWEB building actually use 30% less energy than called for?

- Why are there so many windows along the south facing wall?

- Is one side of the building more comfortable than the other?

- Does the glare of the sun psychologically cause thermal discomfort?

- Is this a comfortable space to work in?

- Does thermal comfort change depending on what side of the building you're on?