In terms of sustainable architecture, net zero energy is about as good as it gets, but the Elithis Tower in Dijon France eclipses that eco-friendly goal by being the first positive energy office building.
Net zero energy structures indicate that the building has net zero energy consumption and zero carbon emissions yearly. In the case of Elithis Tower, which was designed by Arte Charpentier Architects, its positive energy construction means that it actually creates more power than it uses. It also produces six times fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional office buildings.
Power-Producing Buildings
The Sustainable Elithis Tower Surpasses Net Zero Energy
Trend Themes
1. Positive Energy Buildings - The trend of positive energy buildings offers disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable architecture by creating structures that generate more power than they consume.
2. Net Zero Energy Construction - The trend of net zero energy construction provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the building industry by designing structures with zero net energy consumption and carbon emissions.
3. Greenhouse Gas Reduction - The trend of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in office buildings presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to design and construct environmentally-friendly workspaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing positive energy buildings and net zero energy construction to create sustainable and eco-friendly structures.
2. Building Construction - The building construction industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by implementing net zero energy construction practices to design environmentally-conscious buildings.
3. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by investing in and promoting positive energy buildings that generate more power than they consume, offering energy-efficient and sustainable workspaces.