Case Studies of Sustainable Office buildings, these both case studies are based on sustainable features adopted inorder to make the entire structure energy efficient as well as encourage work environment within the premises, i hope it helps out students of architecture, engineering backgrounds!!!...
Passive solar design is an important feature in the design of this building.The planning and orientation of spaces and building blocks ensures glare free daylight in all regularly occupied spaces. All the linear blocks are oriented in the East-West direction with shorter facades facing the sun.
Most of the south west facing walls are kept blank in order to protect the building from the harsh south west solar radiations. Where the south west walls have openings, they are protected by means of pergolas or projecting balconies. The east, west and south facades of the building have minimum glazing.
Hereby, I tried to make a case study report on the mixed-use building, for the sake of my design development. I tried to choose futuristic development on the condition of present Bangladesh.
Hope this study will help anyone to gain an idea on Mixed-use building
Green Building Case Study on TERI,bangalore.Vinay M
This presentation basically encompasses the green practices which are followed or incorporated in the structure to attain the platinum rating systems and posses the sustainable features that way..!!
Passive solar design is an important feature in the design of this building.The planning and orientation of spaces and building blocks ensures glare free daylight in all regularly occupied spaces. All the linear blocks are oriented in the East-West direction with shorter facades facing the sun.
Most of the south west facing walls are kept blank in order to protect the building from the harsh south west solar radiations. Where the south west walls have openings, they are protected by means of pergolas or projecting balconies. The east, west and south facades of the building have minimum glazing.
Hereby, I tried to make a case study report on the mixed-use building, for the sake of my design development. I tried to choose futuristic development on the condition of present Bangladesh.
Hope this study will help anyone to gain an idea on Mixed-use building
Green Building Case Study on TERI,bangalore.Vinay M
This presentation basically encompasses the green practices which are followed or incorporated in the structure to attain the platinum rating systems and posses the sustainable features that way..!!
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
This significantly unique office is designed by Christopher Charles, Pune based architect and has received LEED Platinum rating in 2010. He and his partner came up with the concept “Office in the garden”. Spread over 10 acres, this magnificent structure is one of the largest green building projects of the country and is also one of the India’s first buildings to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
Suzlon one earth is 100% powered by onsite and offsite renewable sources.
The campus has 18 hybrid wind turbines that fulfil 7% of the total energy consumption, the rest of energy demand is met from offsite wind turbines.
The structure is designed in a way to ensure maximum daylight exposure thereby reducing artificial lighting consumption.
The infrastructure within the campus is designed to enable water percolation and thereby control storm water runoff thus, contributing towards an increased water table level.
Case Studies that related to Solar Oriented Design Principles, environmental responsive, in tropical climate. It was done as a group assignment, thus credits go to my group members as well.
As the flagship project for the next downtown Boston neighborhood slated for growth, Atlantic Wharf will be the city of Boston’s first LEED Gold mixed-use development. CBT Architects presents a case study on this new one million square foot project that includes approximately 65 residential units, ground-level retail and public spaces, six stories of below-grade parking, and 31 floors of office space that will bring urban activity directly to the Fort Point Channel water’s edge.
The new sustainable development is at the base of a series of restored and renovated historic structures that preserve the texture and streetscape of this site, integrated with a modern highrise glass tower. By preserving the south and east façades of the historic warehouses, using a very energy-efficient curtainwall, and employing green roof technologies, Atlantic Wharf will be the a centerpiece of Boston's green development.
GREEN BUILDINGS
Uses less energy, water, natural resources
Generates less waste
Healthier for people living in it
Energy saved= 30-40% per day
Enhanced indoor air quality, light and ventilation
Potable water saving upto 20-30%
High productivity of occupants
Minimum generation of non-degradable waste
Lower operating costs and increase asset value
Architecture case study - IIM AhemdabadOnal Kothari
The campus of IIM-Ahmedabad is not only an institution of learning but also a place for everyone to see. That is why; the institute draws the attention of both the students as well as common man. The campus of IIM Ahmedabad is spread over 67 acres of land. The building design of institute was created by noted architect Louis Kahn a famous American architect known for his majestic architectural designs.
Auroville, City of dawn is located in state of Tamil Nadu, India, near Pondicherry in South India. .Auroville was founded as a project on experimental basis of the ‘Sri Arbindo Society’ on Wednesday 28 February 1968. The basic idea originated from Mirra Alfassa ‘The Mother ‘who was spiritually related to India.
Ma envisaged Auroville as an international township for 50,000 residents on the shape of a flower. Architect Roger Anger refined the planning and designed it in shape of Universe.He placed Matrimandir at the center of this city.
Mary Alfassa in her first message regarding the town stated that, "Auroville is meant to be a universal town where men and women of al countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities”
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Suzlon One Earth, Pune
This significantly unique office is designed by Christopher Charles, Pune based architect and has received LEED Platinum rating in 2010. He and his partner came up with the concept “Office in the garden”. Spread over 10 acres, this magnificent structure is one of the largest green building projects of the country and is also one of the India’s first buildings to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
Suzlon one earth is 100% powered by onsite and offsite renewable sources.
The campus has 18 hybrid wind turbines that fulfil 7% of the total energy consumption, the rest of energy demand is met from offsite wind turbines.
The structure is designed in a way to ensure maximum daylight exposure thereby reducing artificial lighting consumption.
The infrastructure within the campus is designed to enable water percolation and thereby control storm water runoff thus, contributing towards an increased water table level.
Case Studies that related to Solar Oriented Design Principles, environmental responsive, in tropical climate. It was done as a group assignment, thus credits go to my group members as well.
As the flagship project for the next downtown Boston neighborhood slated for growth, Atlantic Wharf will be the city of Boston’s first LEED Gold mixed-use development. CBT Architects presents a case study on this new one million square foot project that includes approximately 65 residential units, ground-level retail and public spaces, six stories of below-grade parking, and 31 floors of office space that will bring urban activity directly to the Fort Point Channel water’s edge.
The new sustainable development is at the base of a series of restored and renovated historic structures that preserve the texture and streetscape of this site, integrated with a modern highrise glass tower. By preserving the south and east façades of the historic warehouses, using a very energy-efficient curtainwall, and employing green roof technologies, Atlantic Wharf will be the a centerpiece of Boston's green development.
GREEN BUILDINGS
Uses less energy, water, natural resources
Generates less waste
Healthier for people living in it
Energy saved= 30-40% per day
Enhanced indoor air quality, light and ventilation
Potable water saving upto 20-30%
High productivity of occupants
Minimum generation of non-degradable waste
Lower operating costs and increase asset value
Architecture case study - IIM AhemdabadOnal Kothari
The campus of IIM-Ahmedabad is not only an institution of learning but also a place for everyone to see. That is why; the institute draws the attention of both the students as well as common man. The campus of IIM Ahmedabad is spread over 67 acres of land. The building design of institute was created by noted architect Louis Kahn a famous American architect known for his majestic architectural designs.
Auroville, City of dawn is located in state of Tamil Nadu, India, near Pondicherry in South India. .Auroville was founded as a project on experimental basis of the ‘Sri Arbindo Society’ on Wednesday 28 February 1968. The basic idea originated from Mirra Alfassa ‘The Mother ‘who was spiritually related to India.
Ma envisaged Auroville as an international township for 50,000 residents on the shape of a flower. Architect Roger Anger refined the planning and designed it in shape of Universe.He placed Matrimandir at the center of this city.
Mary Alfassa in her first message regarding the town stated that, "Auroville is meant to be a universal town where men and women of al countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities”
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Menara Mesiniaga is located on a major highway from the airport to Kuala Lampur. It is in a highly visible location
with few buildings within the surrounding context.Subang Jaya is near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The climate is considered tropical. The year round temperature, heat and humidity are fairly similar throughout the year. The Menara Mesiniaga is a built work that utilizes a basis of traditional Malaysian building
models and their transition or evolution into modern principles.
This presentation gives an idea about the various types of intelligent envelopes used in the different types of buildings in different climatic conditions.
Case study on Leadenhall Building KUET BECM 2k15Arafat Akash
Case study on one of our project in High Rise lab. This includes structural findings, HVAC, electro and mechanical room and sustainability features of this building.
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Design strategies used for the construction of building to lower the negative impact on environment lower the energy use. eco friendly and local material used.
Industrial Training at Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL)MdTanvirMahtab2
This presentation is about the working procedure of Shahjalal Fertilizer Company Limited (SFCL). A Govt. owned Company of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation under Ministry of Industries.
Explore the innovative world of trenchless pipe repair with our comprehensive guide, "The Benefits and Techniques of Trenchless Pipe Repair." This document delves into the modern methods of repairing underground pipes without the need for extensive excavation, highlighting the numerous advantages and the latest techniques used in the industry.
Learn about the cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and minimal disruption associated with trenchless technology. Discover detailed explanations of popular techniques such as pipe bursting, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, and directional drilling. Understand how these methods can be applied to various types of infrastructure, from residential plumbing to large-scale municipal systems.
Ideal for homeowners, contractors, engineers, and anyone interested in modern plumbing solutions, this guide provides valuable insights into why trenchless pipe repair is becoming the preferred choice for pipe rehabilitation. Stay informed about the latest advancements and best practices in the field.
CFD Simulation of By-pass Flow in a HRSG module by R&R Consult.pptxR&R Consult
CFD analysis is incredibly effective at solving mysteries and improving the performance of complex systems!
Here's a great example: At a large natural gas-fired power plant, where they use waste heat to generate steam and energy, they were puzzled that their boiler wasn't producing as much steam as expected.
R&R and Tetra Engineering Group Inc. were asked to solve the issue with reduced steam production.
An inspection had shown that a significant amount of hot flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes, where the heat was supposed to be transferred.
R&R Consult conducted a CFD analysis, which revealed that 6.3% of the flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes without transferring heat. The analysis also showed that the flue gas was instead being directed along the sides of the boiler and between the modules that were supposed to capture the heat. This was the cause of the reduced performance.
Based on our results, Tetra Engineering installed covering plates to reduce the bypass flow. This improved the boiler's performance and increased electricity production.
It is always satisfying when we can help solve complex challenges like this. Do your systems also need a check-up or optimization? Give us a call!
Work done in cooperation with James Malloy and David Moelling from Tetra Engineering.
More examples of our work https://www.r-r-consult.dk/en/cases-en/
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSEDuvanRamosGarzon1
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
The Single Aisle is the most advanced family aircraft in service today, with fly-by-wire flight controls.
The A318, A319, A320 and A321 are twin-engine subsonic medium range aircraft.
The family offers a choice of engines
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.
Quality defects in TMT Bars, Possible causes and Potential Solutions.PrashantGoswami42
Maintaining high-quality standards in the production of TMT bars is crucial for ensuring structural integrity in construction. Addressing common defects through careful monitoring, standardized processes, and advanced technology can significantly improve the quality of TMT bars. Continuous training and adherence to quality control measures will also play a pivotal role in minimizing these defects.
Saudi Arabia stands as a titan in the global energy landscape, renowned for its abundant oil and gas resources. It's the largest exporter of petroleum and holds some of the world's most significant reserves. Let's delve into the top 10 oil and gas projects shaping Saudi Arabia's energy future in 2024.
Student information management system project report ii.pdfKamal Acharya
Our project explains about the student management. This project mainly explains the various actions related to student details. This project shows some ease in adding, editing and deleting the student details. It also provides a less time consuming process for viewing, adding, editing and deleting the marks of the students.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Sachpazis:Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Estimation in simple terms with Calculati...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Terzaghi's soil bearing capacity theory, developed by Karl Terzaghi, is a fundamental principle in geotechnical engineering used to determine the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. This theory provides a method to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, which is the maximum load per unit area that the soil can support without undergoing shear failure. The Calculation HTML Code included.
1. Thesis Topic- Multi-Purpose Hub comprising of Commercial and Recreational Spaces
Case Studies- 1. Federal Center South Building 1202- Seattle, USA.
2. The Edge, Amsterdam
Name-Rohan. Santosh. Narvekar
Roll No- 37 Final Year B. Arch
Academy Of Architecture (Aided)
SUSTAINABLE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
2. Building Construction Case Study-1: Federal Center South Building 1202- Seattle, USA.
Federal Center South Building 1202 – Seattle, USA
The building is a renovated warehouse turned into the northwest regional headquarters for the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The collaborative workplace environment is not the only prominent feature of the
building which was re-designed with cost-effectivity and sustainability in mind. It re-uses timber from the
non-historical 1202 warehouse and employs active and passive systems to save energy. It is protected from
the sun via horizontal shades, vertical blades, and internal window coverings. Natural ventilation and
daylighting are sufficiently supplied to the building’s interior, which is also provided with rainwater
harvesting and natural drainage system. The building has managed to achieve a Gold LEED certificate, and it
is currently one point below platinum.
Project Specification:
SIZE: Three-story, 209,000 SF office building
PROJECT COST: $72 million
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
CONSTRUCTION START DATE: July 2010
COMPLETION DATE: October 2012
TENANT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
OWNER: U.S. General Services Administration
EXTERIOR CLADDING MATERIALS AND AESTHETICS:
• Exposed diagrid structure exemplifies USACE and “Building Strong”
• Stainless steel shingle meets project’s aesthetic, performance and
budget requirements
• Exterior shading elements contribute detail and precision
• All design elements are modular and systematic
TYPE OF FOUNDATION: PILE FOUNDATION
The foundations themselves also integrate different systems. Because
the building sits on sedimentations of soil, its piles reach 150 feet deep.
Not content to devote that material and energy to a single purpose, the
team coupled the piles with hydronic loops for geothermal systems.
Construction Technology mainly Comprises of:
• R.C.C
• Steel Components
• Glass/Curtain Walls
• Aluminum Composite Sheets
• Timber
• Stone
Federal Center South Building 1202 – Seattle, USA
3. The design team undertook extensive massing studies, and determined that an oxbow-shape
plan would allow sunlight to reach the majority of the interior spaces, while limiting the western
exposure that would drive up solar heat gains.
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL-2
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL-3
LONGITUDINAL SECTION THROUGH THE STRUCTURE
Building Construction Case Study-1: Federal Center South Building 1202- Seattle, USA.
4. Steel Deck
Steel Beams for long spans
Carpet Flooring prefered for Office areas and
Conference Spaces
ACP Sheets for external cladding
Typical Office Block with its Elements of Workspace
Steel Truss
Toughened Glass for Roofing supported on Steel Purlins
Wooden finish cladding for internal walls (since timber is
also reused for structural members of the structure
internally)
Landscaping
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY:
Building Construction Case Study-1: Federal Center South Building 1202- Seattle, USA.
5. ENHANCING INTERIORS OF THE STRUCTURE
• Workspace open to daylight and views
• Landscape connects to site
• Efficient envelope ratio
• Ventilation pathways
Exterior Facades of the building with louvered
openings to allow natural light and ventilation in the
corridors also the keen use of materials like timber,
glass, steel etc for more sustainable design.
Glass atriums supported on steel members of
truss and roofing in the internal spaces of the
building in coordination with the spill out
spaces with landscaping for a good working
environment in the offices,
The Internal atrium acts as
a space of collaboration to
the surrounding offices
and creates good
ambience to encourage
working, also most of the
offices receive natural
lights it add on to the
sustainable factor of the
structure.
Office Workspaces:
Rain Water Harvesting in the Structure:
Individual offices and open-plan workspaces line the perimeter of the new
building, giving everyone plenty of exposure to daylight. To boost light levels,
offices and conference rooms are located around a skylight, garden-filled
atrium.
Natural ventilation and daylighting are sufficiently supplied to the building’s interior, which is also provided with rainwater
harvesting and natural drainage system
Building Construction Case Study-1: Federal Center South Building 1202- Seattle, USA.
6. Building Construction Case Study-2: The Edge, Amsterdam
Location
• Gustav Mahlerlaan 2930-2970, The Zuidas district, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Project Type: Commercial Building
Project team
• Client and project management: OVG Real Estate
• Architect design: PLP Architecture Ltd (London) / OZ Architect
• Structural engineering: Van Rossum Consulting Engineers
Time schedule
• Design: 2010-2011
• Construction: 2012 - 2014
• Completion date: 11 December 2014
• Official opening: 29 May 2015
The Edge is located in Zuidas, Amsterdam and is currently considered the greenest building in the
world, according to the BREEAM green building certification scheme. The building has been given the
highest sustainability score ever awarded: 98.4%.
This building proposes a new way of working: using information technology to shape both the way
people work as well as the spaces in which they do it.
The Edge uses Iot connectivity to maximize comfort and energy efficiency.
Building use and area
The Edge is a 15-storey office building with a north-facing atrium area which contains a restaurant,
café, meeting and reception centre and mini-shop. The atrium covers the building (58m high) with an
inspiring form and orientation, making not only the work environment open with natural light even on
grey days, but also serving as a part of the ventilation system, ensuring that the used air from the
offices is eliminated at the top.
Plot area: 6,323 sq.m (2,809 sq.m for R.G)
The Edge, Zuidas, Amsterdam
Construction Technology undergone for the execution of this project
comprises of:
• RCC Construction
• Steel Components
• Glass Facades
• Aluminum Framework
• Timber etc
Project Overview:
7. Building Construction Case Study-2: The Edge, Amsterdam
Interior Spaces of the Structure:
Spill out spaces for individuals Meeting spaces for Office people Internal Atrium facing North which corridors alongside
OFFICES FLOOR PLAN
Folded on the diagonal, the facade of the north-facing atrium comprises 70 percent glass,
allowing the interior to benefit from indirect sunlight without overheating. The offices are
located in a U-shaped block on the building’s east, south, and west sides, their large floor plates
arranged around the atrium for maximum daylight penetration throughout.
Views of Atrium:
8. Building Construction Case Study-2: The Edge, Amsterdam
The Edge is orientated and shaped in such a way that the power of the sun is optimally utilized. The
glass façade ensures that daylight can be benefited from as long as possible, without the heat of the
sun influencing the temperature inside. The south side of the building is equipped with super-
efficient solar panels, which keep the heat out and the radiation absorbed when at its strongest.
The result is more than enough energy for the heating/cooling installation, all laptops and
smartphones in the building and all the electric powered vehicles, used by employees. The Edge is
considered a net zero-energy building because it can generate all the energy that uses.
Smart lighting
The lighting system is an Ethernet-powered LED lighting system called LoE (Light over
Ethernet) developed in cooperation with Philips that results in an energy consumption of
3.9 W/m2 for lighting instead of the conventional 8 W/m2. This connected lighting system
has a range of around 30,000 sensors that register daylight, occupancy, movement,
humidity, temperature and CO2. The system also enables employees to use an application
on their smartphone or tablet to regulate the climate and light over their individual
workspaces.
PV production
• The Edge uses a total of more than 5,900 square metres of solar panels. The roofs over
the University of Amsterdam and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam spaces are laid out in
solar panels totaling over 4,100 square metres and of which are connected to the grid.
Next to this, the south façade of The Edge contains 720 square metres of solar panels
and the roof is covered with an additional 1,086 square metres of solar panels.
• The Edge uses a total of more than 5,900 square metres of solar panels. The on-site
production is provided by 720 square metres of solar panels on the south façade of the
Edge and another 1,086 square metres on the roof.
• The solar panels that cover the roof provide electricity for the aquifer thermal energy
storage which generates all energy required for heating and cooling the building. Solar
panels on the south façade provide enough sustainable electricity to power all
smartphones, laptops and electric carsHigh insulation from a glass façade
The building’s external glass façade measures 47 millimeters on average, which results in a
soundproof value that is 5 dB higher than is required by organization Bouwbesluit. The North
façades are highly transparent but use a thicker glass to dampen noise from the motorway. The
internal walls are designed to be soundproof as well.
Sustainable materials
95% of the materials used have a responsible and demonstrable origin. All wood in The Edge is
FSC(Forest Stewardship Council)-certified.
Optimized natural and mechanical ventilation
The atrium acts as a buffer between the workspace and the external environment. Excess ventilation
air from the offices is used again to cool the atrium space. The air is then ventilated back out
through the top of the atrium where it passes through a heat exchanger to make use of any warmth.
Interactive Workspaces for Individuals which encourages business environment
Solar Panels for Energy Generation
FEATURES OF SUSTAINABILITY:
Glass Facades for
Cladding and Roofing
9. Building Construction Case Study-2: The Edge, Amsterdam
Envelope performance
Steel structure features
• The steel roof is designed so that the girders, spanning more than 30 m, look as slim as possible.
This has been achieved by placing the beams in a diagonal grid connection.
• The slender façade columns are made possible by using the two footbridges and horizontal
support. As a result of this, the “hanging” walkways are positioned as close as possible to the
façade. There is still enough space between the façade and walkways for the gondola of the
cleaner.
• The profile of the façade columns is 1000 mm by 240 mm and composed of welded steel plates.
• The beams are either constructed of a prefabricated single piece or when constructed on site,
made of two pieces.
External façade features
• External glass façade thickness is 47 millimeters on average.
• The building is constructed with around 13,000 m2 of glass on the façades. The
glass with different shapes and dimensions is divided by horizontal rows of solid
aluminum-paneled spandrels.
• The façade of the north-facing atrium comprises 70% glass, allowing the interior to
benefit from indirect sunlight without overheating. The offices are located in a U-
shaped block on the building’s east, south and west sides, allowing these maximum
exposition.
• The east and west-facing façades are composed of 45% glass balanced by 55%
concrete, which provides thermal mass.
• The south facing façade is 40% glass but the concrete on this elevation has been
clad with photovoltaic panels.
External Glass Façade
Aluminum-Paneled Spandrels
Photovoltaic Panels
South-West Glass Facade
This building section shows the invasion of natural light is introduced through the
North direction whereas the South facing façade consists mostly of Concrete, glass
and photovoltaic panels.
Steel Roof Components