The fjord itself is used to power heat pumps for the building and a 3 meter wide by 12 meter tall highly insulated water-tank is integrated to store the generated energy during daytimes. With passive housing solutions integrated into the building reducing the volume of energy necessary, the energy provided by both the solar array and heat pump provide enough energy to power the building without external resources.
An additional 4 vertical low-noise wind turbines take advantage of the windy location for a power boost, and to recharge electric cars. The project’s iconic slope also provides wind shelter for a public gazebo and cafe helping to generate a community atmosphere for the high density accommodation.
The jury report commented on the design as "a radical proposal, which by deliberately overstepping the planning regulations raises important issues about how existing and future masterplans can or should enable on-site renewable energy generation, at a scale to achieve true zero-energy schemes."
The project is designed by C. F. Møller Architects in cooperation with Moe & Brødsgaard, Cenergia, Phillips, Schüco, Erik Juul and Vogt landscape.
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