Norway’s largest energy-positive building is finalized
Powerhouse in Trondheim uses Liquid Light® to meet the high requirements for energy efficiency.
Powerhouse Brattørkaia is designed based on strict environmental requirements and to provide more power over the course of its lifetime than it costs to build, run and demolish it - leaving a positive footprint in both design and environmental impact.
Solar energy harvesting has been a main driver in this project which explains the incredible number of solar panels covering the building's sloping roof. The building’s unique shape is designed to harvest as much sun as needed for energy production. All construction materials are preferably recycled and carefully selected and tracked through the sourcing process to ensure a complete eco-friendly design. In order to meet the high requirements for energy efficiency and usability, ÅF Lighting has implemented the concept Liquid Light.
"Powerhouse is a great example of what we can do to make a difference for climate change. With Liquid Light we were able to develop an energy efficient lighting system that doesn’t compromise a great lighting design, which improves the well-being and comfort of the users of the building. " says Morten Jensen, Section Manager at ÅF Lighting in Oslo.
"Powerhouse is a great example of what we can do to make a difference for climate change. With Liquid Light we were able to develop an energy efficient lighting system that doesn’t compromise a great lighting design, which improves the well-being and comfort of the users of the building. " says Morten Jensen, Section Manager at ÅF Lighting in Oslo.
The lighting scenarios are uniquely determined by real-time data harvested from organic and natural sources. This creates an ever-changing visual identity both inside and outside the building, designed to add a positive atmosphere. With the intent of adding a natural element to the lighting installations real-time data, e.g. the movements inside the building, can be harvested and used to influence variation in the lighting. From the outside, it is possible to see a flow of light like the pulse of the building, as it moves layer wise from the edges of the building.
"I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to contribute to the realisation of our concept Liquid Light in this project. Through innovative technology we have implemented an energy-saving functionality that has never been used before”, says Benjamin Reinhoff, Electrical Control System Engineer at ÅF Lighting in Oslo.
This cutting-edge building scheme is the result of a collaboration between several partners. We are happy to have taken part in this challenging journey with such a competent team: Skanska, Snøhetta, Trondheim Municipality, ZERO, Asplan Viak, Entra and our colleagues at ÅF Advansia.
The building was unveiled on August 30th with a Powerhouse Festival aiming to spark greater momentum for a smart city movement designed to slow climate change.
