As to the sustainability of the complex, a number of sustainable building techniques will be utilized in order to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The use of shading and natural ventilation will help keep indoor and outdoor spaces cool in the hot desert environment. Natural light will flood through the partial shading into interior courtyards and indoor rooms. Landscaping and building will take advantage of seasonal breezes to offer temperate zones for the comfort of residents and visitors. LED lights will be utilized throughout for more energy efficient lighting, and photovoltaics will help provide power to the complex.
Who ever said a research institute devoted to the study of fossil fuels can’t be in a green building? Still, the development would be a little more palatable had it been meant for another area of research altogether.
Who wouldn’t want to go to school there?
A new era has come: More is Less
only because i worked on this project… half the images are designed by another firm, HOK.
HOK completed the overall masterplan plus the residential and community areas. Zaha Hadid is the architect for the ceullular structure seen in the large pics/ top row of smaller pics.
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I am surprised to see such a construction of KAPSARC.If I got a placement there it’s highly precious for me.Marvellous.
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am i lucky? the company which i work for has won the MEP work in the KAPSARC project at Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
as for HOK, i agree they are a very good firm since i worked in KAUST project and it was designed by them
Akram may I know your company name?
I’m sales manager for middle east and our solution (Multi Media Video Wall) has been specified specifically by name, and want to send a quotation, will appreciate sending me the contact
(mohyee.dorgham@planar.com)
I am very lucky construct this project as Sr. Electrical Inspector from Saudi Aramco