Materials
As a tropical strategy, the building and the landscape integrate several new sustainable aspects. A microclimate is created by cooling ponds fed by a grey water system. The building has a green roof with solar panels and uses local materials such as bamboo. The glass facade of the building will be protected against the sun and wind by perforated louvers. The building is a tsunami-proof hovering architecture that creates a porous micro-climate of public open landscape; one of the first LEED platinum rated buildings in Southern China.
© Steven Holl
Bamboo
This highly renewable material, which is easily available in China, is used for doors, floors, and furniture throughout the Vanke Headquarters instead of using raw materials or exotic woods.
Green Carpet
InterfaceFLOR Carpet tiles are used throughout the open office area. This carpet is a cradle-tocradle product, meaning that it is not only produced from recycled materials, but that the manufacturer agrees to collect any damaged carpet and to recycle it into other carpet or products.
© Steven Holl
Non toxic Paint
All paint finishes, as well as the millwork and adhesives are to be low or free of V.O.C (Volatile Organic Compounds) - like phenols and formaldehyde - which can cause various health and environmental problems.
Greenscreen shading
The Vanke Headquarters uses Greenscreen solar shading fabrics from Nysan - a PVC free product that contains no V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compounds). Not only does the product not "off-gas" during its life time, but it is also easier and quicker to recycle and divert to landfills.
