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House of Representatives, Nicosia, Cyprus
The design has responded to these demands
by utilising an innovative combination
of structural elements, passive cooling and ventilation
techniques, and the intelligent optimisation of building
systems to create a unique solution that is ideally
suited to the climate of Nicosia.
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Thermal mass of the building is used to provide
cooling
in the summer using night-time ventilation. |
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Heavy weight precast concrete roof plaine
in earthquake zone. |
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A sculpted structural canopy over the foyer area
filters light, heat and sound |
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Structural forms and careful manipulation of materials
are used to provide environmental moderation |
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Ventilation systems are driven by the wind and
solar radiation |
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Filtered light is provided by the wind and solar
radiation |
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Passive cooling techniques are utilised to reduce
reliance on mechanical refrigeration. |
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Rainwater is collected and stored for use in landscaping
and recycling systems. |
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