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Zaid Bin Talib Unveils Plans for Solar-Powered Rainwater-Harvesting Embassy of Iraq in Oslo
by Lidija Grozdanic, 06/28/13
Oslo School of Architecture and Design student Zaid Bin Talib recently unveiled plans for a new Embassy of Iraq in Oslo that is covered in solar panels and rainwater harvesting mechanisms. The swirling structure features an energy generating skin, and it's wrapped with vegetation that intertwines throughout its openings and undulating surfaces.
The intersecting swirls of Zaid Bin Talib‘s Embassy of Iraq in Oslo create an interesting play of animated forms. The skin provides gradual and discrete connections between different parts of the building. The two polarized swirls create a continuous and, at times elongated circulation path.
Serving as an urban sculpture, the overall shape of the building gestures towards the open spaces on the west side of the site. The north façade is mostly closed and functions as a buffer against traffic noise. Access, openings and views are oriented towards the east and shielded from winter winds.
The undulating roof
is covered with photovoltaics
and it harvests rainwater
to irrigate the surrounding vegetation. The openings are glazed with high-performance glass
that reduces glare and provides views and shading.
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