3_Climate Responsive Architectures

3a_The Green Building / (fer) studio

The Green Building in Louisville, Kentucky, was home to a dry-goods store for decades starting in the 1890s. In its adaptive reuse, the building is now designed to outperform Kentucky energy codes by up to 65 percent. A semi-enclosed outdoor courtyard is partially shaded by a canopy of 81 solar panels.
Located in the city's distressed East Market district, The Green Building has helped revitalize the area with a gallery, event space, offices, conference room, and cafe.