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6c.
Skin and Materials
Gary Comer Youth Center, Chicago, IL
What issues are important when choosing materials for a building's skin?
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Gary Comer Youth Center, Chicago, IL
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6. Skin
6a.
Skin makes a statement
6b.
Skin and Structure
6c.
Skin Materials
6d.
Climate and Energy
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Find out about the red and blue panels on the skin of this building.