The Capsule is completed

The top part of the Capsule is now in place, and passers-by can get a full impression of its unique appearance.

02 September 2013
The top part of the Capsule is now in place

The top part of the Capsule is now in place, and passers-by can get a full impression of its unique appearance. The Capsule's elliptical shape and the stripes on it create a sense of optical illusion for those viewing it from afar as well as from a close distance, attracting attention to this prominent architectural element of the EcoBuilding.

 

In the future, the Capsule will be covered with LED lighting from the outside (enabling the transmission of timely environmental information by night) and with plaster walls inside - which will provide a square look to its internal space (to be used as a meeting room).

 

With the Capsule securely in place, assembly of the rest of the elements comprising the EcoWall can continue. Half of the vacuum tubes that will provide the solar energy source of the building's air conditioning system have been assembled on the EcoWall, and the building is starting to take shape.

 

Meanwhile, on the roof of the building preparations began for the green roof, which will contribute to lowering building's temperature. The base floor beams have been laid in preparation for filling the roof with earth and for setting up a shading pergola.

 

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