Eindhoven’s Colossal UFO-Shaped Evoluon Center is Out of this World!

Posted By Ana Lisa Alperovich On September 8, 2012 @ 2:00 am In Architecture,carousel showcase,Daylighting,Features,Green Events,green technology | No Comments

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Eindhoven's Evoluon ^[6] is an out-of-this-world building that serves as a multi-purpose conference and events center. Shaped like a flying saucer, ^[7] it was commissioned by Dr. Frits Philips ^[8] -- who made the first sketches of it on a napkin -- and built by architect Louis Kalff ^[9] in 1966. An innovative building and a proud icon of science and technology, it has always attracted a large number of visitors thanks to its unique interactive exhibitions.

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Standing within the Dutch City of Design & Technology ^[10], the Evoluon is a daring and iconic landmark. Its concrete dome is 253 feet in diameter and it was originally built to give the people of Eindhoven a beautiful and educational gift as a celebration of Philips’ 75th anniversary.

Nowadays, the Evoluon is deeply involved in hosting sustainable exhibitions, events and parties. It offers companies a free online ‘Green Checklist’ ^[11]and CO2 calculator ^[12], including tips on how to reduce waste, lower energy costs ^[13] and choosing green conference materials, while helping save money.

Who would have thought that Philips ^[13] designed amazing and green UFO-like ^[7] buildings in addition to light bulbs ^[14]!

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Lead photo © van_mij ^[15]

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[6] Evoluon: http://www.evoluon.com/

[7] Shaped like a flying saucer,: http://inhabitat.com/buenos-aires-spectacular-planetario-galileo-galilei-sparkles-with-thousands-of-leds/

[8] Dr. Frits Philips: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frits_Philips

[9] Louis Kalff: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Kalff

[10] City of Design & Technology: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eindhoven

[11] ‘Green Checklist’ : http://www.evoluon.com/--mvo--/checklist.html

[12] CO2 calculator: http://www.evoluon.com/--mvo--/co2-calculator.html

[13] lower energy costs: http://inhabitat.com/24-gorgeous-green-lamps-that-look-great-with-energy-saving-led-bulbs/

[14] light bulbs: http://inhabitat.com/philips%E2%80%99-supe-efficient-ambientled-bulb-now-available-in-stores/

[15] van_mij: http://www.flickr.com/photos/van_mij/650260152/

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