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Efficient buildings, the energy evolution - WWF

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EnlightenedthinkingArtur Woll Haus, Siegen, GermanyArchitect: RAU, Amsterdam> Date of construction: 2001-2002> Square meters: 4100> Function: university building> CO 2emissions: low <strong>energy</strong> buildingThe Artur Woll Haus hosts <strong>the</strong> offices, laboratory, guest room and exhibition hall of<strong>the</strong> University of Siegen. All materials were chosen for <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>energy</strong> features. Likecrystals, <strong>the</strong> three sections of <strong>the</strong> building are designed to allow maximum use ofsun light and balconies are intended for solar protection.The building has a ceiling screen for ventilation, heating, cooling, acoustic regulation,and lighting. It is highly insulated and equipped with a light sensor system.The Arthur Woll Haus uses approximately 33 kWh/m 2 per year, while a standardoffice would consume around 100-120 kWh/m 2 per year.

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