The 'Discovery Building' Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 11, 2023 — Art & Design
References: bas.ac.uk & globalconstructionreview
The construction of a research building is always a challenging endeavor given the specific needs and sensitivities of scientific facilities, but this challenge is all the more elevated when it comes to designing a facility that has to withstand the extreme climate of Antarctic winters, which is precisely what the British Antarctic Survey is facing up to with its 'Discovery Building' at the Rothera Research Station.
This Antarctic research building is set to function as a dual-story facility that is designed to be able to replace several older structures with a single building that will offer around 4,500 square meters of space.
By bundling the operations and activities of a number of smaller buildings into one large structure, this research building aims to function in a more efficient manner, with the 'Discovery Building' set to be more eco-friendly thanks to the use of technologies such as rooftop solar panels which will help curb carbon emissions by 25 percent.
Image Credit: Hugh Broughton Architects
This Antarctic research building is set to function as a dual-story facility that is designed to be able to replace several older structures with a single building that will offer around 4,500 square meters of space.
By bundling the operations and activities of a number of smaller buildings into one large structure, this research building aims to function in a more efficient manner, with the 'Discovery Building' set to be more eco-friendly thanks to the use of technologies such as rooftop solar panels which will help curb carbon emissions by 25 percent.
Image Credit: Hugh Broughton Architects
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Research Buildings - The trend of creating buildings that are both sustainable and functional in extreme climates presents an opportunity for the construction and architecture industry to develop new technologies and techniques.
2. Consolidation of Facilities - The trend of consolidating smaller research buildings into larger and more efficient structures presents an opportunity for construction companies to provide more cost-effective solutions for scientific facilities.
3. Renewable Energy - The trend of using rooftop solar panels and other renewable energy sources in buildings presents an opportunity for energy companies to develop new technologies and systems for sustainable energy production.
Industry Implications
1. Construction and Architecture - The construction and architecture industry has opportunities to develop new technologies and techniques to create eco-friendly research buildings that can withstand extreme climates.
2. Scientific Research - The scientific research industry can benefit from consolidation of facilities into more cost-effective buildings that are also more eco-friendly.
3. Energy - The energy industry can seize opportunities to develop renewable energy technologies and systems for use in buildings, such as rooftop solar panels.
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