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14 Look to the future with the Crystal
As eyes turn to Newham this summer, we welcome massive investment in the historic Royal Docks. This aspect of Games legacy will breathe new life into the area that once bustled with business, driving investment in the south of the borough and bringing new pride to Newham. The view of the Crystal from the waterside One of the big players coming to our waterside is technology giant Siemens. Its pioneering sustainable development, the Crystal, will form part of a Green Enterprise District, a showcase for green technology that will keep the world’s eyes focused on us. Every last detail of the building has been made as environmentally friendly as possible, including charging stations for electric cars that will be available to the public. Locally, the Crystal will create up to 50 jobs when it opens later this year. It will host a free public exhibition, hoping to attract 100,000 visitors per year to the area. It will contain a restaurant, café and shop, as well as a debate forum that will invite schools An internal view of the Crystal taking shape and members of the local community to take part in conversations about the future of cities. Outside the building, there will be community gardens, which will provide the opportunity for residents to put their green fi ngers to good use. Making it crystal clear How is the Crystal so environmentally friendly? We’ve broken it down for you. On the button Left the lights on overnight? No problem. The building can be managed by one person from anywhere in the world, which means that energy use can be minimised when there’s a greater need for it elsewhere locally. Wind of change Natural ventilation in the building means free cooling, avoiding the need for air conditioning. During hot days, heat is taken from the building and stored in the ground for re-use during cooler weather. Hitting the roof Roof panels collect the sun’s energy, producing electricity which is used throughout the building – for example, to heat water in the restaurants. When it rains, you pour Rainwater will be collected and treated for use as drinking water. No money down the pan All water used in the building, including Solar panels being installed on the roof of the Crystal what is used to fl ush toilets, will be treated and re-used in the toilets and for watering the gardens around the building. Hot stuff Stored heat will be taken from the ground and used to heat the building when it’s cold. Glazing on the windows and insulated roofi ng keeps heat in during winter and out during summer. Green giant There will be a strip of trees and shrubs planted along the boundary with Silvertown Way, providing a natural noise buffer. Plants and trees have been specially chosen to withstand drought, so less water is needed to keep them alive, while the drainage system minimises the amount of water running into sewers and into the dock. Lightbulb moment The building was designed to use the wonderful natural light on the docks as much as possible, so people inside won’t rely so heavily on electricity. Find out more about the Games in Newham, including legacy, by visiting www.newham.gov.uk/ 2012Games Find out more about the Crystal by visiting www.thecrystal.org 15
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