Honesty
Honesty The functional and design aspects of the building were conceived to respond to the concept of an experimental bioclimatic
Materials
Materials The materials selected for the building are in consonance with the bioclimatic technology used. The materials selected do not
Skin
Skin The building skin is the deliberate dialogue between the interior and exterior spaces. Openings occur only where it is
People
People The main atrium is the core for interaction and exchange. The flexibility of the building allows it to accommodate
The Atrium
The Atrium Is the central element of the building. It is the location for meetings, celebrations, communication, and interchange. It
Intelligent monitoring systems
Intelligent monitoring systems Siemens has designed an intelligent Building Management System that monitors previous demand, external thermal conditions, and the
Stack effect: atrium and automatic Windows
Stack effect: atrium and automatic Windows The building is ventilated by introducing outside air that has been naturally warmed or
Automatic Apertures
Automatic Apertures The sun scoops placed over the atrium space integrate an automatic window opening that helps the ventilation of
Sun scoops
Sun scoops Allow light and heat to enter during the winter months, but the carefully calculated overhangs block direct sun
Adjustable louvres
Adjustable louvres Permit the level of light entering the building to be regulated according to the season and personalised for