Architectural planning and design saves energy in research facility.

When the Home Laboratory of the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) was constructed, the aim was to harmonise the building with its environment, while simultaneously integrating energy-saving measures. Moreover as this is an advanced technology research laboratory, it is very important to combine energy-saving measures, working environment and research functions through careful planning and design. These measures resulted in a 29% reduction in primary energy consumption and a 26.5% reduction in airconditioning load. RITE Home Laboratory was awarded the Technical Prize for Design and Installation of Building Facilities at the 34th SHASE (Society of Heating, Air-conditioning, anti-Sanitary Engineers of japan) Awards on 14 /Way 1996.