Cooper Union Building

Material of interest and material used: Perforated stainless steel Properties of material: The steel skin is separated from an inner wall of glass and aluminum to permit light and views for people inside the space. The steel panels act to reduce heat gains in summer and insulate the interior in winter. The panels are also operable, allowing people to open them for additional ventilation and lighting.https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/1021/thumbnail.jp