Crazy Pixel Building to Be Australia’s First Carbon Neutral Office
Posted By Yuka Yoneda On March 11, 2010 @ 2:00 am In Architecture,Sustainable Building | No Comments
This crazy contraption is slated to be Australia's very first carbon neutral office building! Located at the former site of the Carlton Brewery, the Pixel Building [6] features a very distinctive pixelated facade and is set to begin construction later this year. Designed by Studio 505 Architects [7], the $6 million, four-floor building will generate more energy than it consumes and will feature other green features that will make it stand out beyond its eye-catching looks.
Of Pixel Building’s carbon neutral status, Daniel Grollo, Grocon development company’s CEO said, “Any carbon emissions used in the building’s ongoing operation will be offset by renewable energy [8] from large photovoltaic panels on the roof, as well as wind turbines.” Grocon [9] is also planning to offset all of the carbon generated in manufacturing and installing construction materials over time.
In addition to the PV panels [10], wind turbines, and carbon offsetting, the Pixel Building will feature an ozone-free absorption heat pump chiller, a grass roof covering, and a reed-bed system to filter grey water and shade the windows. Workstations within the office will be individually controlled to circulate fresh air through a raised roof, and concrete ceiling slabs will provide radiant cooling, rounding out the structure’s impressive array of green building innovations.
+ Pixel Building [6]
+ Studio 505 [7]
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[6] Pixel Building: http://www.pixelbuilding.com.au/
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