City Green Court is the First Commercial LEED Platinum Building in the Czech Republic

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/richard-meier-and-partners" target="_blank">Richard Meier &amp; Partners</a> just completed the first commercial LEED Platinum project in the Czech Republic. Located in Prague, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/city-green-court-in-prague-features-a-living-wall-and-tree-in-the-central-atrium/" target="_blank">City Green Court</a> is a glass rectangular volume with an efficient envelope and mechanical systems that reduce energy demand while providing a comfortable climate indoors. The building's hallmark is its central atrium, which reaches from the ground to the rooftop skylights and features a living tree and green wall.

Located in the Pankrac area of Prague, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/city-green-court-in-prague-features-a-living-wall-and-tree-in-the-central-atrium/" target="_blank">City Green Court</a> completes the Radio Plaza super block master planned by <a href="http://www.richardmeier.com/www/#/projects/architecture/visual/1/580/0/" target="_blank">Richard Meier &amp; Partners</a> and developed by <a href="http://www.skanska.cz/">Skanska Property Czech Republic</a>.

The 8-story building was inspired by Czech Cubism and addresses the architecture of surrounding buildings in the neighborhood. The building is enveloped in an efficient glass curtain wall, that serves as the first line of defense against energy losses.

The south and west facades feature vertical fins angled to shield the interior from receiving too much solar radiation, while the north and east facades are more open.

Inside, a massive atrium stretches from the ground to the roof and connects all the floors together. This indoor garden features a tree and a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/living-wall" target="_blank">green wall</a> and a winding staircase connects the floors. The atrium provides fresh air and reduces the need for artificial cooling.

The penthouse level is enlivened by a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roof/">green roof</a> that soaks up stormwater. The project is also made use of local and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/recycled-materials" target="_blank">recycled materials</a>.

City Green Court Site Plan

Ground floor plan.

Typical Floor Plan.

City Green Court South Elevation

City Green Court North Elevation