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Green Energy Building Suntech, Wuxi, China

Client	GPM Project Consulting & Management / Suntech Power Holdings
Project Manager	GPM Project Consulting & Management
Architect	Architekturburo Wieser en MB Design
Structural Engineer	Suzhou Institute of Architectural Design co., ltd
Built-up area	15,000 m2
Start design	January 2007
Start construction	August 2007
Completion project	March 2008 (planned)

Project description

Suntech Power Holdings is an international market leader in the field of solar panel technology. At present, Suntech is working hard on the realisation of a new office and production complex in Wuxi (China) to meet the company’s continuing expansion.

By applying a mix of sustainable power generation and innovative systems, some 80% of the energy demand will be generated in a sustainable way, while only 20% will need conventional methods.
 

Special details

Deerns’ design is entirely based on the Trias Energetica. This concept implies:

   1. minimize overall energy consumption
   2. apply sustainable energy where possible
   3. maximize efficiency of remaining energy demand

To this end, a variety of highly innovative technologies is applied. Thus the entire building, some 16,000 m2, is covered by a transparent shield that will reduce the demand for cooling in summer and heating in winter. Moreover, 6,000 m2 solar panels will be mounted on the facade.

Finally, techniques such as climate ceilings, heat pumps and cold & heat storage will be implemented to achieve the Client’s green ambitions. The remaining 20% energy requirement will also be met in an environment-friendly way. For example by buying green power or by purchasing CO2 trading certificates.
 

Involvement Deerns

Deerns has been commissioned by GPM Project Consulting & Management to design the mechanical and electrical installations. Main reasons for selecting Deerns were that a sustainable energy concept had to be developed and that high standards will be set on the interior climate.