A Pioneering Laboratory Caltech has transformed a historic campus building into the prototype of a laboratory for the future. This unprecedented green renovation is expected to make Linde + Robinson the nation’s most energy-efficient science lab. The renovation has restored the building to its original luster while providing state-of-the-art laboratories for atmospheric science, oceanography, and environmental chemistry and technology. The Linde + Robinson Laboratory is a model of energy efficiency. Solid oxide fuel cells and photovoltaic modules provide power to the lab, helping reduce energy consumption to a sixth of that of typical laboratories. Water chilled in a tower at night and stored underground cools the building via radiant ceiling panels, reducing cooling energy consumption by 80 percent. The building’s historic solar telescope has been adapted, with funds from Foster and Coco Stanback, to channel sunlight deep into the building, reducing artificial lighting needs and costs. Filtered rainwater stored in tanks irrigates the water-wise landscaping.

A Pioneering Laboratory

Caltech has transformed a historic campus building into the prototype of a laboratory for the future. This unprecedented green renovation is expected to make Linde + Robinson the nation’s most energy-efficient science lab. The renovation has restored the building to its original luster while providing state-of-the-art laboratories for atmospheric science, oceanography, and environmental chemistry and technology.

The Linde + Robinson Laboratory is a model of energy efficiency.

Solid oxide fuel cells and photovoltaic modules provide power to the lab, helping reduce energy consumption to a sixth of that of typical laboratories.

Water chilled in a tower at night and stored underground cools the building via radiant ceiling panels, reducing cooling energy consumption by 80 percent.

The building’s historic solar telescope has been adapted, with funds from Foster and Coco Stanback, to channel sunlight deep into the building, reducing artificial lighting needs and costs. Filtered rainwater stored in tanks irrigates the water-wise landscaping.

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