Sustainable Hothouse, designed by C.F. Møller, this transparent dome is part of an existing greenhouse built in Aarhus Denmark in 1969. The design of the structure allows for a grand interior, whilst using the smallest surface area possible. In doing so this makes the structure highly energy efficient.
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In regards to its supports, it uses 10 steel arches that protrude outwards to create a net, which negates the need of any form of internal supports. Covering the structure, ETFE a transparent material was used.
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They where both double and triple layered in selected areas. The triple layered ETFE was used on the south facing side where heat exposure would be greatest.
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The translucency of the ETFE allows light and heat changes to happen within the buildings.
Project info:
Architects: C.F. Møller
Country: Denmark, Aarhus
Area: 3300 m²
Year: 2012
Photographs: Julian Weyer, Quintin Lake
Landscape: C.F. Møller Architects
Engineering: Søren Jensen Rådgivende Ingeniører
Architect In Charge: C.F. Møller Architects
