High-Rise Study: Solstice Solstice on the Park by Jeanne Gang. Chicago, IL (2018) Solar Carving: A concept coined by Jeanne Gang that describes a design that is shaped by sunlight. Windows are at a 72 degree angle, which is the angle of the sun in Chicago at noon on June 21st. The design increases the sustainability of the building and helps reduce glare coming off the windows.
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