Green Architecture and Renewable Energy Technologies

Institute of Physics Humboldt University / Berlin, GER
Arch: Augustin und Frank Architekten Type: Educational , Research
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The Buidling is part of a series of new institutional buildings in Berlin Adlershof,
a campus that is situated on the outskirts of Berlin.
The institute basically adapts the ortogonality of the street grid, but varies within
this by cut-outs and views. The usage ( laboratories, offices and lecture halls ) is interconnected as a network with a centralized access.
The result of a smart programatic composition are short distances and a good
orientation.The spaces are furthermore arranged around several courtyards that provide natural light throughout the building and are extensively greened.
Much of the building is constructed in visual concrete on interiors and exteriors, combined with that the architects added metal and wood as main materials.

Sustainability Facts

sun shading system to optimimize spatial climate and
reduce energy consumption.
translucent surfaces and "walkable" facades reduce heatintake in sensible laboratory areas.
More sun shading is being attached consisting of vegetation.
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rainwater is used and integrated as cooling factor.
Its furthermore collected and used to irrigate the vegetation
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bamboo has been structually integrated into the facade to carry the vegetation
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the sustainabilty measures of this project are monitored for efficiency and future research of green buildings