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Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49As a company offering a simplified energy solution, the Nong Fab LNG Receiving Terminal was developed with green design in the forefront of every decision.1
Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49The company produces Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), a viable response to the world’s energy crisis.2
Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49The team at Architects 49 based the design of the building on the inside of those tanks, creating an atmosphere that resembles the tank dimensions and interior.3
Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49However, to avoid a cold and clinical industrial feel, the interior design includes natural landscaping above, below and within the facility.4
Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49The architects explained, “Externally, the structure is designed to blend in with its surroundings. This is achieved by retaining the original wetland environment (Nong), along with the native Hymenocardia (Fab) trees.”5
Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49Developers recreated the ecosystem and developed a large pond to act as a collection spot for the facility and the surrounding landscaping.6
Center of Excellence for Forest Conservation by Architects 49Rather than releasing it where it might harm the environment, the air is used to regulate the temperature within the building.7
