By: Johnny Hartsfield

Dubbed “the Sundial”, the Green Lighthouse is the first place competition entry that will soon become a shining new “beacon” for sustainable design and carbon neutral building.  Designed by Christensen & CO Arketekter A/S, this new facility for the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen uses its cylindrical shape and adjustable facade louvres to invite sunlight to twist throughout the building during the day.  Expected to be completed in 2009, the Green Lighthouse will incorporate solar energy, rainwater harvesting, natural ventilation systems and re-insulation.  The green clad building will also be finished just in time for the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Engineered by COWI, this commercial building consists of 950 sq. meters over three levels with meeting facilities, student services and a faculty club.  The Green Lighthouse is in a class all its own for commercial buildings.

According to the architects, “the building, that seamlessly merges the fields of architecture, engineering and groundbreaking technologies into one exciting building, takes a holistic approach to architecture, light, healthy indoor environment and sustainability.”

GreenFab previously featured the work of Christensen & CO Arketekter A/S in Affordable, Energy Efficient Housing in Allerod.

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