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Sanzpont’s Busan Opera House Boasts a Gargantuan Green-Roof

08/18/2011
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    <a href="http://www.sanzpont.com/">The Sanzpont twins</a> took their cutting edge architectural vision to new heights with this latest design for the Busan Opera House in Korea. Not only does it have a philosophical depth that will unite the locals with their spiritual heritage, but it also showcases a bevy of sustainable features. Let's start with the building's skin, which controls the LED RGB lighting that illuminates the building at night. During the day, the shaded facade deflects solar gain and encourages natural ventilation, while at the same time generating electricity through its integrated <a href="http://inhabitat.com/breaking-solar-power-breakthrough-could-render-solar-cells-obsolete/">photovoltaic solar panels</a>. These techniques ensure that Korea's iconic cultural fixture won't have a massive energy footprint. And finally, if you've caught your breath, the green roof and multiple green terraces will be totally accessible to visitors.
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    Sanzpont Arquitectura is taking their design genius to soaring new heights
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    Demonstrating an equal grasp of technology and natural systems, their designs are totally cutting edge.
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    And the Busan Opera House proposal is no different
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    A complex technology allows the LED RGB lighting controls to create Energy Flow in Motion
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    Illuminated at night, during the day the facade generates its own energy
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    While deflecting solar gain and promoting diffused daylight and air circulation
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    Every horizontal inch of the building is passable
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    The incredible green roof also promotes insulation
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    And harvests rainwater, which is used in the toilet and other plumbing facilities
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  • Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura
    Greywater is recycled and used to irrigate the crazy landscape
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    This mind-blowing design is as efficient as it is bold.
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Busan Opera House by Sanzpont Arquitectura

The Sanzpont twins took their cutting edge architectural vision to new heights with this latest design for the Busan Opera House in Korea. Not only does it have a philosophical depth that will unite the locals with their spiritual heritage, but it also showcases a bevy of sustainable features. Let's start with the building's skin, which controls the LED RGB lighting that illuminates the building at night. During the day, the shaded facade deflects solar gain and encourages natural ventilation, while at the same time generating electricity through its integrated photovoltaic solar panels. These techniques ensure that Korea's iconic cultural fixture won't have a massive energy footprint. And finally, if you've caught your breath, the green roof and multiple green terraces will be totally accessible to visitors.

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