Eco Factor: Sustainable office building designed to harvest renewable energy.
While most modern architecture firms are making use of the latest advancements in technology to design next-gen buildings, David Marchetti Architetto is going back into history for a sustainable office building for Leeds, UK. The building features a modern façade formed from rammed earth and employs passive design principles to reduce overall energy consumption.
The building also harvests solar energy to help power its electrical and cooling systems to further reduce energy demands. Moreover the rammed earth walls offer the benefits of insulating thermal mass and solar shading, while the portholes allow natural light and air to filter through.
The interior of the building is just as sustainable as the outside. Interior spaces are designed without VOCs and are naturally ventilated and illuminated. A ground air exchange also reduces energy consumption from heating and cooling.
