This All-Glass Office Building in Hong Kong Reduces Energy Consumption
Rahul Kalvapalle — June 9, 2016 — Art & Design
133 Wai Yip Street is a truly unique all-glass office building, located in Hong Kong and designed by none other than Dutch architectural firm MVRDV, that features glass walls, glass floors and glass tables, taking the concept of transparency in business to a different level altogether.
Glass architecture is not altogether unique, but what makes the 13-floor 133 Wai Yip Street building unique is the fact that it makes use of glass but also stainless steel and white paint to make the space appear more spacious than it actually is. The facility is also equipped with massive rear facade buildings that bathe the interior in sunlight.
In addition to its striking appearance, this all-glass office also uses less energy than typical office buildings and is a true triumph in glazed architecture.
Glass architecture is not altogether unique, but what makes the 13-floor 133 Wai Yip Street building unique is the fact that it makes use of glass but also stainless steel and white paint to make the space appear more spacious than it actually is. The facility is also equipped with massive rear facade buildings that bathe the interior in sunlight.
In addition to its striking appearance, this all-glass office also uses less energy than typical office buildings and is a true triumph in glazed architecture.
Trend Themes
1. Glass Architecture - Designing buildings with glass walls, floors, and tables for a new level of transparency in business.
2. Space Optimization - Utilizing a combination of glass, stainless steel, and white paint to create the illusion of spaciousness in office buildings.
3. Energy-efficient Buildings - Creating all-glass offices that consume less energy compared to traditional office buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Innovating in glass architecture to design unique and visually striking office buildings.
2. Interior Design - Exploring the use of glass, stainless steel, and white paint to optimize space in various commercial settings.
3. Sustainable Construction - Developing energy-efficient building techniques using glass as a material to reduce environmental impact.
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