Project Name

Pixel Building

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Project Location

Melbourne, Australia

Year of Completion

2010

Project Architect

studio 505

Owner

Grocon

Student Author

Emily Rosa

Archived Year

2013

Climate

Marine West Coast Climate

Application

Exterior

Material and its Properties

Aluminum Composite panels

Environmental Response

The facade is a system of perimeter planters, fixed shading louvers, double glazed window walls and solar panel shading. Recycled colour panels providing maximized daylight, shade, views and glare control. The building features a number of sustainable technologies, including wind turbines, solar panels, maneuverable louvers, a living roof, specialized concrete, recycled panels, and smart window technology, and is currently one of the leading sustainable buildings in the world.

Recommended Citation

studio 505, "Pixel Building" (2010). Building Case Studies. 157.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/157