Solar Building
The Solar Building, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was the world's first commercial building to be heated primarily by solar energy. It was built in 1956 to house the engineering firm of Bridgers & Paxton, who were responsible for the heating system design.
- Building
- …lies at an elevation of 5,827 feet (1,776 metres)
- Description: commercial building in New Mexico, United States of America
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Eldorado High School and Whole Hog Café Albuquerque.
Eldorado High School
School
Eldorado High School is a public 9–12 high school… Eldorado High School is situated 3,400 feet west of Solar Building.
Whole Hog Café Albuquerque
Restaurant
Whole Hog Café Albuquerque is a restaurant, which is situated 1½ miles west of Solar Building.
Academy Hills Park
Park
Academy Hills Park is situated 2½ miles northwest of Solar Building.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Carnuel.
Carnuel
Hamlet
Carnuel is a census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. Carnuel is situated 5 miles southeast of Solar Building.
Solar Building
- Category: commercial building
- Location
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Latitude
35.1256° or 35° 7′ 32″ north
Longitude
-106.50113° or 106° 30′ 4″ west
Open location code
857M4FGX+6G
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