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AERO HIVE Sustainable Office Tower


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AERO HIVE Sustainable Office Tower

AERO HIVE Sustainable Office Tower is an innovative architectural concept that challenges conventional approaches to sustainable high-rise design, standing as a pioneering example of naturally ventilated tall buildings. Rising 290 meters above ground level, this revolutionary structure features a distinctive hexagonal floor plate system that transforms and adapts through algorithmic design processes, responding to environmental criteria and functional requirements. The tower's most remarkable feature is its breathing mechanism, implemented through vertical diaphragms in the form of green sky atriums that function as the building's lungs, facilitating natural ventilation and oxygen exchange. The design incorporates advanced aerodynamic principles, with its hexagonal cross-section offering optimal wind resistance comparable to circular cylinders, while achieving 90% space efficiency through its innovative packing system. The structure is anchored by a central triangulated core and articulated by a triangulated exoskeleton, creating a dynamic twisting form that connects at three distinct levels through structural bridges. Environmental performance is optimized through careful consideration of solar angles and wind patterns, with the building's form specifically shaped to maximize natural ventilation and minimize solar heat gain. The design includes three-story semi-enclosed atriums with office spaces, double-glazed windows that open inwards at specific angles, and a distinctive Sky Park at the flared roof-line that addresses urban heat island effects. This Silver A' Design Award-winning project demonstrates exceptional innovation in sustainable architecture, combining computational modeling, environmental testing, and advanced structural systems to create a building that not only serves its primary function as an office tower but also acts as a model for future sustainable urban development.

sustainable architecture, natural ventilation, hexagonal design, green atrium, aerodynamic architecture, environmental innovation

Adam Dawson

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