McDonough + Partners’ Bosch Siemens Showroom Boasts a 4-Story Living Atrium

The <a href="http://www.bsh-group.com/index.php?showPI&amp;y=2011&amp;pm=125883" target="_blank">Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte (B/S/H/)</a> in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands not only showcases the latest in energy efficient home appliances, but also boasts the latest in sustainable design and architecture. Designed by <a href="http://www.mcdonoughpartners.com/" target="_blank">William McDonough + Partners</a> the Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte is an inspirational office with a 4-story living atrium at its center. On top of the living interior, the building features building integrated photovoltaic panels, a green roof, energy and water efficient strategies, plus <a href="http://www.mbdc.com/detail.aspx?linkid=2&amp;sublink=8" target="_blank">Cradle-to-Cradle</a> design. Open since the end of 2011, visitors can lust after new appliances and check out the giant living wall.

The <a href="http://www.bsh-group.com/index.php?showPI&amp;y=2011&amp;pm=125883" target="_blank">Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte (B/S/H/): The Inspiration House</a>, is the first building designed for <a href="http://www.park2020.com/" target="_blank">Park 20|20</a>, which is the first <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/cradle-to-cradle">Cradle to Cradle-inspired</a> full-service development in the Netherlands.

The eco office is home to five of the top brands in household appliances: Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, Neff and Constructa.

Designed as a flexible, innovative workplace, B/S/H/ is part showroom and eco office with interior spaces that provide natural daylight, ventilation and quality indoor air to improve the occupant experience.

The 4-story living atrium plays a significant roll by providing fresh air, moisture and a beautiful display of vegetation.

Energy efficient design is seen throughout the building through the use of daylighting sensors, LED lighting and a ground source heating and cooling system.

The building is topped with a serrated skylight roof outfitted with building integrated photovoltaic panels to generate electricity.

A green roof on a portion of the building features a rain water catchment basin that filters and stores grey water for reuse in toilet fixtures.

In addition, a black water system is designed to transform sewage treatment into a nutrient management system, including the capture of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous and carbon for reuse.

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The facility is open throughout the day and even at night and during the weekends so visitors can tour the facility and see the innovative showrooms.