Archetech Issue 54 2021 | Page 14

3DELUXE

WHAT WILL SMART CITIES LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE ?

GAME-CHANGING , INTELLIGENT FAÇADE FOR 3DELUXE ’ S NEW BUILDING
In recent years much has been said about smart cities and smart buildings but people rarely understand what the label can actually mean in real terms . Together with the client FC Ingenieure in Karlsruhe and the technology company Merck , the architects at 3deluxe have succeeded in coming up with an attractive building ensemble with an interesting , innovative glass façade which adds a fascinating new facet to intelligent architecture .
THE FC CAMPUS ’ “ SMARTPHONE FAÇADE ” IS GLOBALLY UNIQUE
A building is intelligent if it does not just stand there but can respond not only to the requirements of its users but also to external factors . At best , it can make people more comfortable while simultaneously optimizing energy efficiency .
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