Page 84 - Built Expressions - Online Construction Magazine - November 2014 Issue

Creativity Unbound photograpy by Eduard Hueber,New York inside is suffcient to compensate for Prof. Dietmar is fond of disseminating his acquired the transmission losses of the external components. The strength of the shell knowledge through teaching and writing books on different (76 cm brick) determines the depth aspects of architecture. He has authored and co-authored of the window embrasures. Together with the rotation of the structure, several books. they help to control the depth of penetration of sunlight depending on the seasons. On the windows accepted comfort temperatures of 22 to look outside the four walls and inside hinged ventilation blades are to 26 degrees Celsius. The well-being consider the impact of their building on controlled by sensors to make the is implemented entirely consistently the electrical grid, the mission of their indoor environment comfortable. An in 2226: In addition to the offces of structures. To meet these objectives, it example how this works: In the heat bebaumschlagereberle and foreign is not enough for a building to simply of summer, the blades open at night tenants here are a recognized gallery contain the systems that provide to cool with outdoor air naturally. and an attractive cafeteria that enhance comfort, light and safety. Buildings of Sensors do something that belongs the site as a whole. “I recall this as far it the future must connect the various to everyday activities of human- is the most advanced building in terms pieces in an integrated, dynamic and beings in a conventional house. The of green. The building has no heating, functional way by adopting more of house in 2226 in Lustenau therefore cooling and mechanical ventilation technology especially software. In emanates from the traditional use system. The building is guaranteed with Europe, 40 to 50% of investment goes as a benchmark. But due to its high quality in humidity, temperature for technology in building construction. holistic approach, the sculptural and low CO2 pollution,” he adds. The maintenance of this technology form and optimized use 2226 will be becomes cost consuming and on the substantially longer valid because it Maintenance of buildings other hand, the life time of technology combines sustainability with cultural Naturally is just 10 to 15 years. “I think it’s wrong value. The name refers to the worldwide Today, building owners are starting to invest 40 to 50% of the investment PG 84 Built Expressions Vol: 3 Issue: 11 November 2014