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| Minimal energy consumption was once considered
irreconcilable with the typology of high rise buildings. In
this project we have set out to demonstrate that this is no
longer the case. |
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| The evolution of the skyscraper is one of the
most dramatic and profound achievements of our age – it
has irrevocably changed our cities and lifestyles and yet tall
buildings are often average, with engineers calculating conventional
structural frames for architects to clothe and decorate. An
aerodynamically stream lined plan shape reduces wind pressures
and assists the airflow within the building. Dividing the building
into segments creates a number of smaller sized buildings dramatically
simplifying the services strategy. Unlike in most tall buildings
natural ventilation is the primary source of ventilation assisted
by mechanical ventilation where appropriate. Photovoltaic cells
are integrated into the fabric of the façade generating
a significant amount of free energy. The superstructure stem
is a series of concentric braced steel lattices linked by radial
frames. The double curved form is inherently rigid and minimises
the use of frames. This design takes account of the effect a
large structure has on its immediate surroundings and uses only
minimal energy reserves to run the building. |
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