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15 insulate the space without detracting from the character of the walls and ceiling. Massive steel sliding doors with Kalwall infill were an addition to the barn. Their scale retains the proportions of the original open- ings. Kalwall is translucent, lightweight, and has thermal properties; it was an ideal solution for bringing diffuse light into an enclosed space and for keeping the large doors light enough to operate. Skylights were added to the western half of the gable roof, out of sight from the main road and campus entry. Additional windows at workspaces also provide light, view, and ventilation for users. Oper- able shutters provide shade and protect against glare. The entire space is passively cooled through natural ventilation. Manually operable windows allow users to control thermal com- fort, and opening the sliding doors on either end of the barn swiftly cross-ventilates the entire space. In addition to the framing members and siding that could be salvaged, materials were locally sourced from recycled lumber. The site was landscaped with drought tolerant, native species and is accessible by bicycle and public transportation. b Photographer: Cesar Rubio Photographer: Cesar Rubio Photographer: Cesar Rubio Photographer: Cesar Rubio