The glass-domed Grand Reading Room at the University of Chicago opened on Monday to the delight of students looking for a sunny spot to study. Outfitted with Low-E, fritted glass, the energy efficient dome ensures that daylight gets in, but doesn't overheat the space. Joe and Rika Mansueto, alumni of the University of Chicago, donated $25 million to fund construction of theHelmut Jahn-designed facility. The library also features an underground automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) capable of storing 3.5 million books.
