Solar Power |
Photovoltaic solar panels installed on the roof and the "solar playground" generate power |
Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) / Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) |
Underground temperature - warmer in winter and cooler in summer than aboveground - supports the building's heating and cooling |
Automatic Lighting Control |
The lighting in the building is controlled by an automated system. |
Heat Recovery Ventilation |
The exhaust air is used as either a heat source or a heat sink depending on weather conditions, season and demands. |
Energy Efficient Cooling Compressor |
An advanced magnetic suspension technology is adopted to the cooling compressor to increase energy efficiency and to reduce noise. |
Energy Storage System (ESS) |
The surplus power from solar panels is stored in batteries. |
Building Energy Management System (BEMS) and Building Automation System (BAS) |
All energy-related data about the building are monitored and analyzed for optimal control of various building compartments. |
External Venetian Blinds |
Automated control of the venetian blinds on the windows optimally controls the solar radiation penetrating the building. |
Triple Pane Windows |
All the windows are fitted with triple pane windows with low-emissivity glass, functioning as a passive element of the ZEB. |
Highly Efficient Thermal Insulation |
The highly efficient thermal insulation materials reduce heat exchange through walls and thereby save heating and cooling energy. |
Slanted Sunlight Reflecting Walls |
The slanted walls made of synthetic granite allows diffused natural light to light up the building. |
Light Well |
A light well is designed to bring natural light into the center of the building to light the building. |
Slanted Windows |
Due to the seasonal angle changes in the solar path, the slanted windows block direct sunlight during summer while allowing sunlight in the winter. |
External Thermal Insulation |
Reduced thermal bridges by using enhanced thick insulation material in walls and ceilings |
Glass of Windows |
Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) with U-value less than 0.7W/m².K window panes |
Window Panes |
Enhanced Air-tightness with U-value less than 0.10W/m².K |
External Venetian Blind |
Fully automated control and manual remote control are available for adjusting blade angle and roller length as needed. |
Synthetic Granite for external Wall |
The natural light reflection rate is greater than 60%. |
Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) / Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) |
Highly efficient heat pumps with 112 kW power provide radiated cooling/heating conditions to the building. 3 GHPs use the heat extracted from underground through 37 boreholes located next to the building with 50m depth each. |
Photovoltaic Solar Panels |
PV Capacity : 272kW, Total number of panels: 864(624 roof + 240 playground) |
Architectural Elements in the Building Envelope |
High-performance building envelope |
Systemic Elements in the Building System |
Systemic Elements in the Building System |
Renewable Energy |
Solar and * Renewable Energy geothermal systems |
Certified high-efficiency products |
LED lighting, high-efficiency appliances, etc. |