Giant Rose Colored Blinds Keep Geneva’s Coral House Pretty (And Cool) in Pink

Not afraid to show its feminine side, <a href="http://www.group8.ch/">Group 8's</a> mixed-use building in Geneva, Switzerland keeps cool by letting down its giant, magenta <a href="http://inhabitat.com/cocoon-hotel-shields-against-industrial-environment/">motorized fabric blinds</a>. Combined with uber-glazed glass, these spectacular shades keep the Coral House's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/blu-homes-prefab-houses-save-homeowners-50-70-in-energy-costs/">energy costs</a> and carbon footprint low while livening up half a city block. The 58 residential units and two floors of commercial space also boast <a href="http://inhabitat.com/iceland-harnesses-geothermal-sources-able-to-power-over-1-2-million-homes/">geothermal</a> heating and cooling, as well as superior sturdiness and ventilation.

More than just a pretty in pink exterior, these amazing motorized blinds keep solar gain to a minimum.

The exterior glass is fully glazed. That combined with the blinds keeps energy efficiency high.

The shading also infuses the building with an incredible pink-hued light

The building has met the requirements of the Minergie energy label.

More than just a pretty face, the building meets the strictest structural (seismic) codes.

We can't get enough of these gorgeous pictures!

The best quality space management and materials were used in the construction of this mixed-use complex in Geneva.

Air quality is monitored in a central place, where it is filtered, dusted, heated, and moisturized as need be. Stale air is directed back to central, heat is recovered in an exchanger, and then it is dispelled.

Heating and cooling is achieved with a state of the art geothermal system; temperatures are monitored in the lobby of the building.