Project Name

Basque Health Department Headquarters in Bilbao

Files

Project Location

Bilbao, Spain

Year of Completion

2004

Project Architect

Coll-Barreu Arquitectos

Owner

Basque Health Department

Student Author

Bryan Arias

Archived Year

12-1-2016

Climate

Marine West Coast Climate

Application

Enclosure

Material and its Properties

Laminated glass; Double glazing

Other Sources

Sources: Architect website: http://www.coll-barreu-arquitectos.com/ ; Other sources: http://www.archdaily.com/7093/basque-health-department-headquarters-in-bilbao-coll-barreu-arquitectos/ ; http://www.glassismore.com/core/content.php?option=viewitem&id=42&rd=145&le=120

Environmental Response

The fact that glass is composed of several abundantly available raw materials, make it’s a sustainable, fully recyclable material. Glass is a highly viable material for building application due to its inert nature and applicability that can positively influence the functioning of buildings.

Recommended Citation

Coll-Barreu Arquitectos and , "Basque Health Department Headquarters in Bilbao" (2004). Building Case Studies. 242.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/242