Hypergreen Tower Concept
The Hypergreen ecological tower concept was designed by French architect Jacques Ferrier and Lafarge to blend seamlessly into the skylines of today's megalopolises. Ferrier specializes in architecture for a sustainable society, and his other projects have also included public facilities, research centers, and cultural buildings.
A Sustainable Building |
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The Hypergreen concept saw the light of day thanks to architect Jacques Ferrier. This 246-meter ecological tower complies with "sustainable building" criteria: environmentally-friendly materials, upgradeable construction techniques and everyday respect for the environment.
The structural elements of the Hypergreen - the slabs, walls and columns - are conceived in Agilia®. This self-placing, self-leveling concrete reduces physical effort and noise pollution during the construction phase. It also offers superior esthetic qualities compared to traditional concrete.
The "outer skin", a mesh which guarantees the stability of the building, is made of Ductal®, Lafarge's ultra-high performance concrete. This reduces the amount of raw materials needed for the construction and also reduces the total weight of the building. |
A Ductal MeshHypergreen Adapts to Climatic Conditions The "outer skin" of the Hypergreen tower is a Ductal® mesh which optimizes the passage of natural light through the building. This mesh adjusts itself in line with the sunshine, the wind and the weather. The northern façade allows the sunshine to enter while the southern façade acts as a sunscreen and protects against overheating. The mesh also channels air towards the wind turbines on the root and enhances the tower's ventilation. Finally, it ensures the stability of the tower and makes it possible to reduce the weight of the interior structure. |
A Tower That Meets Its Own Energy Needs |
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Hypergreen uses renewable sources to meet the energy needs of its occupants. For this:
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A Multipurpose Tower |
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Hypergreen offers over 94,000m² of usable floor space, with room for shops, offices, apartments, green spaces, leisure areas and parking. |
Hypergreen tower, Jacques Ferrier architect |
