It is fireproof and produces 2,500 fewer tonnes of CO2 in comparison to traditional buildings.
The project's architect, Toyo Ito, used renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies like mass-engineered timber , which is growing in popularity in Singapore. It is a state-of-the-art process involving gluing, nailing, or doweling wooden products together in layers resulting in large structural panels. It is environmentally friendly, durable, and fire-resistant.
The green technology was first adopted for the construction of NTU’s mega sports hall, The Wave, launched in 2017, said the press release.The building is fireproof, thanks to an extra layer of wood on the beams. The extra layer will charge and protect the wood underneath a fire.Singapore has 16 such certified zero energy buildings, eight of which are inside the NTU’s campus. Once in operation, zero-energy buildings or structures produce almost as much energy as they consume.
The rooftop of the building is laden with solar panels, which churn out 516,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually – enough to power the building. Though Gaia has air conditioning, it doesn’t have a lot of fans. Sun shading fins are installed instead, and the compound has multiple open areas, air wells, and terraces for ventilation.
“The building was designed to connect humans to their natural surroundings,” said NTU President Professor Ho Teck Hua. “Students and faculty benefit from the extensive open spaces for study and collaboration. The spaces have ample natural light, creating an environment conducive to social interaction. People will experience first-hand what it means to work, learn, and socialize in a sustainable environment.
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