schmidt hammer lassen architects enters negotiation phase for the Deichmanske Library
schmidt hammer lassen architects enters negotiation phase for the Deichmanske Library
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schmidt hammer lassen architects’ design for Deichmanske Library placed strong emphasis on sustainability. The practice has teamed up with Werner Sobek Green Technologies from Germany, one of the world’s top specialists in creating sustainable solutions for the built environment.
Partner of schmidt hammer lassen architects, Bjarne Hammer comments:
“Our library will be totally powered by sustainable forms of energy and will be the first building to actively generate more power than it uses. These impressive sustainable credentials will complement schmidt hammer lassen architects’ approach to creating open, democratic library buildings that focus on creating social spaces for human interaction. To ensure the latest sustainable techniques are successfully married with schmidt hammer lassen architects’ design principles, the practice has sought expert advice from Professor Werner Sobek, Doctor of Engineering, to complement our expertise in this department.”
schmidt hammer lassen architects’ collaboration with WSGreen Technologies has produced a comprehensively sustainable design strategy. The façade, partly covered in glass, contains photovoltaic cells which will convert sunlight directly into energy. More energy is generated by hydroelectric power systems connected to the nearby Akers River. The overall goal is to develop a CO2-neutral building with high comfort levels for the users and low operational costs.
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