REFERENCE :
95 kWh/m2/year The project is based on the standards for traditional building as provided for in Danish building regulations BR08. This corresponds to an energy consumption of 95 kWh/m2/year. The objective for the project is to meet the 2015 energy requirements of Danish building regulations, corresponding to approx. 42 kWh/m2/year.
REDUCE :
95 kWh/m2/year
71 kWh/m2/year
Context The building is situated in a green park, to the joy of both employees and guests. The park creates a ‘cool island’ effect where the humidity and cold temperature of the ground contribute to reducing the difference between outside and inside temperatures. This minimises the energy consumption for cooling.
Orientation and position The building will form part of the existing Novo Nordisk complex in Bagsværd. It is situated in the south-east corner of the site and will function as a unifying element in the overall structure. The round building has no front or back side; it is oriented towards the sun and features three cuts in the facade that provide the far corners of the building with ample light.
Geometry The small surface area of the round building contributes to reducing heat loss. In addition, the room depths are optimised according to the need for daylight in the individual work spaces, which means that the inflow of daylight through the facade is increased by 17 %. In this way, the employees are offered more and better daylight.
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