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Passive use of the sun, ground and wind are at the heart ofa new Quebec library design. Solar energy is prioritized, and all outdoor airis supplied through an earth channel (passive geothermal). In addition, natural ventilation is used for about half the librarys open hours each year. These and other strategies resulted in an energy savings of 42% compared to the ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 reference building.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 60, no. 5, May 2018