Cyan Building in Portland, United States

December 21, 2010 Category: Cultural, Public Buildings

Cyan Building that located in Portland, United States, was designed by THA Architecture. Cyan’s design reflects this priority at every scale. Its units boast oversized double casement windows and sliding partitions that create a sense of openness and allow for flexible configurations. Compact and energy efficient kitchen appliances, dual-flush toilets, and low-flow showerheads and bathroom fixtures enhance energy and water efficiency, while the use of low-VOC finishes and locally-sourced materials with high recycled content reduce Cyan’s resource footprint as much as possible.

Sustainable strategies also operate at the building scale. Cyan runs on 100% electric power derived from renewable resources, and its mechanical system employs high efficiency speed chillers and fan coil units for cooling and heating needs. Coupled with high performance glazing and motion sensor lighting, this results in a 20% energy saving over buildings of similar size and function. With its dynamic glass façade and its ground-level engagement with the streetscape, Cyan is firmly situated in its urban context.

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