America is about to have the world's most green building

The US financial services group PNC hopes to overcome the requirements of the LEED Platinum certification - the highest level for energy efficient buildings under the US Green Building Council standards. with the promotion of building a healthy workspace with the latest design called The Tower . This office building will "grow" next to PNC headquarters building at PNC Plaza complex in Pittsburgh (USA).

The lively design of The Tower , made by American architectural firm Gensler, is commented to have escaped the traditional design style, which is associated with air-conditioned environments, and has an ambitious goal of becoming into skyscrapers with the "greenest" planet design. Future employees at this 33-storey building will have the opportunity to be exposed to the sun and fresh air even while sitting in the office.

The double glazing has the ventilation function of The Tower.

The Tower has a total area of ​​approximately 74,322m ² with a total construction cost of up to 240 million USD. The site clearance for the construction of this building was implemented in the spring of 2012 and the project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2015.

Normally, the work space in European-style buildings is often placed near windows, to help employees work under natural light all year round. Due to the climate in Pittsburgh being able to increase the natural light source in the gaps between floors as well as the relatively stable temperature, The Tower's designers came up with the idea of ​​taking advantage of the superiority. how to use one face completely made of glass. It consists of two thick glass panels that are spaced apart by a gap - where outside air can flow into the building when there is wind - the mechanism described is like a building "breathing" real the. It also means that the building will not need to use the lighting and air conditioning systems commonly found in existing buildings.

Improved floor structure helps The Tower to consume less energy.

In addition, the solar-powered ventilation system is also a feature that helps The Tower stay cool. Accordingly, this system will draw air in through open windows, instead of pushing air out as is commonly seen in existing high-rise buildings. The new technique allows air to travel throughout the floors and is then sucked out through the ceiling air vents. Inside The Tower, Gensler's architects designed a smaller floor space between the two floors to facilitate easy access between the upper and lower floors, minimizing the use of the ladder. machine up and down many times. This floor structure also aims to bring more light and air into the building.

Thanks to the combination of modern design of glass walls and floors, The Tower is expected to be a significant building to save electricity demand for lighting and air conditioning. Specifically, this building will consume 50% less energy than a normal office building and help PNC save at least 30% of the total energy cost that the company currently has to pay - Vice President executive and director Gary Saulson added.