CNTC Guangdong Company - Pearl River Tower
A 71-floor office tower enclosing more than 200,000 square meters, Pearl River Tower was designed to be the most energy efficient skyscraper in the world.
Pivotal collaborated with SOM to analyze and develop active and passive daylighting systems keyed to building facades. Computer and physical model analysis refined daylighting strategies. Integrated solutions maximized daylight and minimized reliance on electric lighting and solar heat gain.
The electric lighting system features a custom indirect system integrated within a formed ceiling reflecting light where it is needed and maximizing surface exchange area for chilled radiant cooling.
Utilizing daylight and a task ambient electric lighting, lighting power density will be less than 8 watts per square meter. Advanced lighting controls will serve to drive that power consumption even lower.
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Size: 2,153,000 sf
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Awards: 2008 Spark Awards
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