Air pollution resulting from high energy consumption is a major
factor threatening our environment. Heating buildings accounts for
about 40 per cent of Germany's total energy consumption.Current
heat-insulation regulations for buildings aimed at reducing energy
consumption have become considerably more stringent. However,
greater heat insulation and energy saving necessarily restrict the
exchange of air between outside and inside the building. This means
that air quality in the building deteriorates and CO(2) and other
pollutant contents increase.
For this reason, when planning the district headquarters for the
Berufsgenossenschaft Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege
(Professional Association for Health and Welfare) in Dresden the
aim was to produce an economical, environment-friendly building
with a high proportion of solar heating and workplaces designed
ergonomically and with an eye to health requirements.
The main architectural features of the building are a glass wall
running the full length of the south side, large glazed areas on
the east and west sides and solid walls enclosing the building on
the east, west and north sides. The curved roof opens to the south,
thus establishing the building's relation to the sun. The building
is conceived in such a way that the solar energy is used first and
foremost passively via the building's outer sheath. Special glass
converts light into warmth even when light radiation is diffuse. In
this way solar energy meets 50 per cent of the building's total
energy needs.
The atmosphere inside the building is determined mainly by the
subtropical plants used to improve and condition the air. This
creates interesting, pleasant workplaces that make a different
impression as the seasons change. The offices are divided up by
shelf units, which makes it possible to adapt flexibly to changing
needs.
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