18 OCT 2016 - TED TEN strategies
In this post, I will be writing about The Crystal London, which fullfills no. 4 & 5 of the TED ten strategies.
THE CRYSTAL, LONDON
'A Sustainable Cities Initiative by
Siemens'
The Crystal is a glass-clad conference center designed and developed by Arup, Wilkinson Eyre and Pringle Brandon. With over
6,300m2 of floor space, it will serve as
a focal point for discussion about sustainable urban living.
The Crystal has been designed to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and LEED Platinum building ratings – providing a blueprint for the
future of sustainable commercial developments in urban areas.
http://www.siemens.co.uk/pool/news_press/news_archive/2013/crystal-technologies.jpg
Siemens established the building to find solutions that will create more sustainable cities. The building serves as an education and exhibition space to foster exchange of ideas between architects, city planners, municipal authorities, students and other visitors.
Arup was responsible for many of innovative technological solutions that contribute to sustainable performance of the building. The Crystal is 90% water self-sufficient and is the first building in the UK to have an approved Water Safety Plan.
The facility is equipped with a
state-of-the-art building management system, including intelligent analytics
and advanced fire sensors. The energy and water used by the building are
constantly monitored to ensure that efficiency are maintained. Occupancy
detection and comfort sensors are used to adjust the heat, light and
ventilation in the building in order to reduce energy consumption.
The building is seasonally ventilated
through motorized vents, while a management system enables natural cooling to
reduce the use of air conditioning. A heat pump draws heat from the ground and
transfers it inside. During hot days, the heat pump draws heat from the
building and transfers it to the ground.
The design of the facility makes maximum
use of natural daylight, while glazing allows daylight to enter while reducing
solar gain. Interior lighting is controlled by a constant light control, with
the brightness and colour of each lamp in the building automatically adjusted
according to the time of the day and occupancy.
Rainwater is harvested and treated for use
as drinking water. To reduce water usage, the building is equipped with water
efficient fittings and low use taps. A black water recycling plant recycles
100% of the water in the building for use in toilets and landscaping. A
sustainable urban drainage system reduces the amount of water being discharged
into the sewer system.
The facility includes charging stations for
electronic vehicles. Landscaping around the building includes plants and trees
that reduce the amount of water required for irrigation.
Bibliography
1. Siemens, T. (2017) The Crystal London | A Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens, Thecrystal.org. Available at: https://www.thecrystal.org/ (Accessed: 15 October 2016).
2. Visit the Siemens Crystal Exhibition at London's Royal Docks (2017) London's Royal Docks. Available at: http://www.londonsroyaldocks.com/siemens-crystal/ (Accessed: 15 October 2016).
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