Greater Eco-Efficiency & Cleaner Energy The building envelope and its systems have been designed to render it an eco-efficient model , improving its performance , thermal insulation , and energy consumption . The design of the south façade incorporates a treatment of photovoltaic louvers , providing protection from the sun in the warmer months of the year , and generating clean energy through part of its electricity consumption . The photovoltaic louvers create enough energy to power 1,562 points of light for 4 hours per day , for up to 35 years , free of CO2 196 emissions .
More Green Space & Native Plant Species A large part of the building ’ s roof is designed as a natural green space . It incorporates low-consumption native plant species that provide an extra insulation layer , thus minimizing the environmental impact , improving the microclimate , and helping to mitigate the heat island effect .
Sustainability & the Building Skin To develop the project , a detailed study of the climate and the environment was conducted to determine the characteristics of the architectural envelope and its response throughout the year . This considerably improved the performance and efficiency of the building in terms of energy savings and sustainability . In addition to a rooftop garden , the design and improvement of the architectural envelope includes its orientation , thermal and acoustic insulation , solar control louvers , and production of renewable energy .
Developed & Coordinated in BIM
The project has been developed using the latest BIM cloud technology for its complete coordination . Virtual models of architecture , engineering , interior design , and urban environment were integrated in order to generate a coordinated digital building . www . refurbandrestore . co . uk - 13