Bibliosphere, an education utopia in urban surroundings, offers sustainable architecture in communion with a clean environment. The architectural design of the library and office complex seeks to combine city and university. Green! Architects makes use of solar protection and the renewable energy sources to add to its green credentials. Moreover, natural lighting and proper ventilation ensure a perfect didactic setting.
It’s worth noticing that the artifact, i.e. the University of Duisburg-Essen, has the minimum possible impact of the surrounding urban commotion. So while residing amid the cityscape, it maintains its unique identity. Outer climatic conditions have nothing to do with the internal ambiance. Hence, backed with these distinctive attributes, the architects seek approval of the German Sustainable Building Council. As Inhabitat points out, 50% less energy-consumption than the GSBC standards will help it get the sought-after approval for sure.
