THE CRYSTAL
TOP 10 – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
THE CRYSTAL
LOCATION: LONDON, UK
EVP FOR TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION: JO MORTENSEN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: SKANSKA
COST: US $ 50M
NOTABLE FEATURE: ONE OF THE WORLD’ S FIRST BUILDINGS TO ACHIEVE BOTH BREEAM AND LEED PLATINUM
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The Crystal, located in East London, is powered entirely by renewable energy sources, including a vast array of solar panels and ground-source heat pumps. It consumes 70 % less water than comparable office buildings thanks to greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting systems. It serves as a hub for Siemens’ Sustainable Cities initiative, but is also a public exhibition space, fostering dialogue about green technologies and urban planning. Its angular glass form isn’ t just striking – it’ s engineered for maximum daylight and minimal heat gain.
Jo Mortensen, EVP for Technology, Sustainability & Innovation, Skanska
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