Eco Factor: Sustainable building designed to reduce energy consumption.
NL Architects has proposed SOZAWE, a sustainable development for Groningen City that will provide office spaces, a large interior public space and ample space to park 215 cars. The building carries green areas on every level, which apart from beautifying the structure also reduces the heat gain during daytime.
The concrete floor of the building will act as a thermal mass to keep the building cool during summer and warm during the cooler winter months. The façade of the building is designed to maximize natural lighting, which reduces the overall energy consumption of the building.
Via: iGreenSpot/Designboom
