Institute of New Energy, Wuhan
In November 2017, the iconic lily-shaped Institute of New Energy’s building in Wuhan, China (INEW) received its BREEAM Very Good post-construction certificate at a celebratory ceremony.
Present at the event was Baroness Fairhead, Minister of State for the Department for International Trade who is leading a business delegation in China aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment ties.
The Minister said; "I am delighted to witness the awarding of this BREEAM certificate for the Wuhan New Energy Institute’s office building. The UK has a strong foundation in sustainability and environmental protection, with considerable expertise in this area, and can support China to achieve its goals for sustainable urbanisation and innovation."
Integrating a 388 kw solar power system, a 12 kw wind power system and a rainwater recycling system that can save 12,600 tons of water annually, the 140 m-tall tower and surrounding leaf shaped laboratories achieved a BREEAM score of 55% and achieved China’s Green Building Label 3 Star level.
Despite the extreme temperatures experienced in this sub-tropical region of China, the building has a natural ventilation strategy with a central shaft that carries hot air up and out through vents at the top.
An overhanging roof provides solar shading for its glazed façade, and light wells carry daylight to the underground car park. Recreational space is provided for occupants in the form of a 17th floor roof garden.
Chief Engineer, Mr Yansong Liu, who received the BREEAM certificate on behalf of the Institute said; "This is the largest bionic building in China – it is an exemplar demonstration of innovation and sustainability."
Director of BRE China, Jaya Skandamoorthy said; "We are very pleased to present this international BREEAM certificate to INEW for its Wuhan Flower building, it is a very tangible demonstration of China’s international commitment to drive down its carbon emissions. It's also very fitting that it is the home of INEW who have a clear remit to drive the take up of innovative, clean and renewable energy technologies across the country."
BRE China Business Development Manager Mr Wei Liu concluded; "We are very pleased to see more projects that not only meet China’s Green Building Standard, but also benchmark with leading international standards like BREEAM. BRE China will continue to drive positive change in the built environment and sustainable development across the country."
This article was originally published here by BRE Buzz on 14th Nov 2017. It was written by Simon Guy.
--BRE Buzz
[edit] Find out more
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
Featured articles and news
Construction industry reactions to the election result
ECA, CIAT and more to come as published.
At a Crossroads; Pathways to a Net Zero Future
Background to and summary of this key Renewable UK report.
Installing solar panels on listed structures.
The current and future global market dynamics of boilers
Significant challenges but adaptation to sustain for longer.
Designing sustainability and performance into buildings
Specifying and selecting sustainable resilient timber products.
Modifying wood to improve resistance to decay and movement.
A last minute, long look for built environment professionals.
The architecture of creative reuse. Book review.
Sustainable development global goals, history in progress?
"Unless we act now, the 2030 Agenda will become an epitaph for a world that might have been."
Mike Kagioglou FCIOB named CIOB President
'Sustainable Development Goals must be focus for construction'
BSRIA training; a look at what's on offer
From energy management to compliance training.
TESP video warns to beware of rogue trainers.
Highlighting the slippery tactics of non-approved providers.
New Building Safety Wiki launched
Boosting awareness and understanding of the new fire safety regime.
New playbook on AI in construction published by CIOB
How to get to grips with, and the best from AI.
Digital Construction Report NBS
BIM, cloud, off-site, immersive tech, AI, twins and sustainability.