THE CRYSTAL

LONDON
E x p l o r i n g To m o r r o w ’s C i t i e s To d a y
WHY THE CRYSTAL
• A sustainable cities initiative by Siemens.
Supporting long term cooperation with cities for
infrastructure solutions
• A platform for global collaboration amongst key
players in urban sustainability
• A center to discuss and learn about the challenges
cities are facing and possible solutions to reduce
their environmental impact.
• Home for thought leadership on urban
sustainability providing experts to exchange ideas.

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 WHAT IS THE
CRYSTAL FOR
• Home to the world’s largest exhibition
focused on urban sustainability.
• Conference center for businesses,
public institutions, green enthusiasts
etc..
• Home to the Siemens Center of
Competence Cities
• Showcase for Siemens technologies

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 AREA & FEATURES
• Floor pace of the whole building:- 6920 sqm

• Corporate areas:- 4098 sqm

• Exhibition & street:- 2221 sqm

• Auditorium capacity:- 270 Seats

• Office space:- 100 desks

• Cafeteria seating:- 50

• 225,000 visitors since opening in 2013

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 CERTIFICATION
One of the most sustainable building in the
world

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SITE ORIENTATION

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FLOOR PLANS

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Evolution:-

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TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Crystal. Connected systems include:

• Heating, air-conditioning and
ventilation system
• Weather station Lighting
controls
• Ground source heat pump
• Solar thermal hot water system
• Black and rainwater system
• Fire alarm and evacuation system
• Photovoltaic system
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TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
ENERGY

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BUILDING ENVELOPE & LIGHT
• self shading façade
• Strategically placed glazed
• 65% fluorescent lighting,
35% LED lighting
• Daylight harvesting
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THE HVAC SYSTEM

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Ground source heat pumps

Passive chilled beams

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WATER SYSTEM

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ENERGY SYSTEM

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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

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THE GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION & GRADING

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THE BENCHMARK

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THANK YOU

U J J WA L TA N E J A
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