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
Ventilation and geothermal energy
Ventilation and geothermal energy From the cylindrical air intakes located in the exterior, the outside air passes through the serpentine
Thermal energy stores
Thermal energy stores Are located underneath the building, within the walls and on the roof. The thermal storage materials (gravel
Cold ceilings for the summer
Cold ceilings for the summer The cold water produced by the vapour absorption chillers and stored in two large tanks
Radiant floors for the Winter
Radiant floors for the Winter The traditional system of radiant oors using tubes buried under the oor screed ensures an
Energy Saving Technology
Energy Saving Technology All the equipment is visibly placed on the roof to create a transparent showcase of eco technology.
Solar panels and vapour absorption chiller
Solar panels and vapour absorption chiller 72 m² of the high-tech Vitosol 200 vacuum tube solar collectors are installed on
Fusion space
Fusion space The building is a simple geometric form with a modular layout that permits different spatial arrangements and uses.
Light
Light Light is a central theme of the building. The skylights over the atrium, which also function as sun scoops,