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What’s That? Sun shades at the Vagelos Lab

The shades account for solar geometry to make for an eye-catching view from the east and west—all while reducing energy usage.

February 27, 2024

The series of sun shades at 32nd and Walnut Streets. They are designed by the Boston office of the German architectural practice Behnisch Architekten. The shades greet passersby from the east and west ends of campus and have a striking finlike shape, working in tandem with a horizontal and vertical window design that efficiently manages solar gain while still allowing for occupant-friendly views.

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