Efficiency, prefabrication and nature come together in the DFHOG Centre to create a building that minimises its energy demand thanks to green roofs and walls, an optimised envelope and a lightweight structural design that maximises natural light and improves indoor comfort.
The DFHOG Science and Technology Innovation Centre is conceived as an office building seeking to minimise its energy impact through careful integration of architecture, structure, and surroundings. The strategy is based on an optimised envelope that combines prefabricated walls with a mixed façade system of concrete panels and a glass curtain wall, improving insulation and reducing energy losses. The presence of green roofs and walls enhances thermal inertia, improves the immediate microclimate, and reduces the cooling and heating load required to maintain indoor comfort.
The structural design, based on large-span trusses and V-shaped columns, reduces construction mass and enables maximum natural light in interior spaces, lowering dependence on artificial lighting. The use of BIM ensures precision in assembling prefabricated components, improving energy performance by achieving tighter execution with fewer thermal bridges. The landscaping strategy, which includes vegetated slopes and seasonally adaptable green areas, helps regulate the temperature of the surrounding environment. Overall, the building relies on passive solutions, integrated vegetation, and efficient construction systems to achieve very low energy consumption and a more sustainable working environment.
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