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Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterEindhoven's <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://www.evoluon.com/" target="_blank">Evoluon</a> is an out-of-this-world building that serves as a multi-purpose conference and events center. <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://inhabitat.com/buenos-aires-spectacular-planetario-galileo-galilei-sparkles-with-thousands-of-leds/" target="_blank">Shaped like a flying saucer,</a> it was commissioned by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frits_Philips">Dr. Frits Philips</a> -- who made the first sketches of it on a napkin -- and built by architect <a href="http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Kalff">Louis Kalff</a> 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.1
Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterStanding within the Dutch <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eindhoven" target="_blank">City of Design & Technology</a>, the Evoluon is a daring and iconic landmark.2
Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterIts 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.3
Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterAn 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.4
Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterNowadays, the Evoluon is deeply involved in hosting sustainable exhibitions, events and parties.5
Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterIt offers companies a free online <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://www.evoluon.com/--mvo--/checklist.html" target="_blank">'Green Checklist' </a>and<a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://www.evoluon.com/--mvo--/co2-calculator.html" target="_blank"> CO2 calculator</a>, including tips on how to reduce waste, <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://inhabitat.com/24-gorgeous-green-lamps-that-look-great-with-energy-saving-led-bulbs/" target="_blank">lower energy costs</a> and choosing green conference materials, while helping save money.6
Eindhoven Evoluon Flying Saucer Events CenterWho would have thought that <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://inhabitat.com/24-gorgeous-green-lamps-that-look-great-with-energy-saving-led-bulbs/" target="_blank">Philips</a> designed amazing and green <a title="Philips' Fantastic Evoluon in Eindhoven is Shaped Like a Flying Saucer and a Center For Sustainable Events" href="http://inhabitat.com/buenos-aires-spectacular-planetario-galileo-galilei-sparkles-with-thousands-of-leds/" target="_blank">UFO-like</a> buildings in addition to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/philips%E2%80%99-supe-efficient-ambientled-bulb-now-available-in-stores/">light bulbs</a>!7
