Italian Autogrill opened three eco service stations on Orte-Ravenna road with innovative constructions designed by Giulio Ceppi from Total Tool, Milano. The green roof, irrigated with rain waters, makes a high level of insulation and reduces the impact on the landscape.
The building construction uses polystyrene blocks that are fully recyclable and insulating material, which are then covered by a layer of beton. Air conditioning is based on a special low-enthalpy system of geothermal production.
All-in-all it allows to reduce Co2 emission by 75% while energy consumption is reduced to 35% compared with traditional cafeterias of this kind. Artificial lighting comes from LED technology and interior materials such as resin floor, are all natural and recyclable, too.
It's a really unique sustainable project that will be now developed further.
This sustainable architecture is a great example of how design can impact our daily lives!
Green Roof Service Stations
Autogrill Opens Next Sustainable Ecogrills
Trend Themes
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2. Green Roof Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative construction methods that incorporate green roofs for improved insulation and reduced impact on the landscape.
3. Low-enthalpy Geothermal Production - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize low-enthalpy geothermal systems for air conditioning in buildings to reduce energy consumption.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and eco-friendly design principles into architecture to create environmentally conscious buildings.
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3. Food Service - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement eco-friendly practices and materials in the food service industry to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption.