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the earth labyrinth (a quarter of a mile in length) uses the
thermal qualities of concrete and the relatively constant
temperature underground to temper the atrium space.
The same concept is used to dramatically improve the
efficiency of the HVAC system, via a closed loop geo-ex-
change system. This system consists of 52 geothermal
wells, each one 500 feet deep.

The Unisphere grew out of a vision to embrace respon-
sibility measures and embodies a new idea of what
a large commercial office building can be. This inte-
grated approach to facility design embraces advances
in technology, respect for nature, and a health-positive
workplace.

Thomas Kaufman is the corporate real estate
manager at United Therapeutics, a biotechnology
company focused on the development and
commercialization of innovative products to
address the unmet medical needs of patients with
chronic and life-threatening diseases. He was responsible for
managing entitlement, design and construction for the Unisphere
project, the largest commercial site net zero building.

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