triptyque introduces sustainable techniques to zig-zagged office tower in rio

triptyque introduces sustainable techniques to zig-zagged office tower in rio
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franco-brazilian architecture firm triptyque has integrated sustainable design into a 1970s office tower located in rio de janeiro. working with natekko, ‘RB12’ is a slender 85-meter tall building unique in the way that it is the first commercial building in brazil based on the use of green energy concepts.

the slender tower is located in rio branco avenue – the business and economic center of rio de janeiro

 located in the CBD of the city, the scheme engages in all aspects of eco-friendly techniques including: optimal management of the water consumption, natural light and solar energy. a defining element of the building is its bio-climatic façade. the windows are arranged in a zig-zagged organization and creates a play in light and shadow. in addition, the office tower incorporates the use of photovoltaic panels – the first in brazil – and allows the building to produce its own energy

the rooftop terrace

a green-filled rooftop terrace along with the planted balconies aid in the cooling and thermal control throughout the interior programs. simultaneously, the rainwater is harvested to provides water for irrigation to the bathrooms. by introducing environmentally conscious techniques into older schemes , the same idea and methods can be adopted further in other developments around rio de janeiro.

rainwater is harvested and used as irrigation

the renovated office block

the upper level with views of the ocean

balconies planted with greenery are introduced

the scheme has a bioclimatic façade, consisting of windows that creates a play in light like a diamond

the 85-storey office tower