Ankara’s Eco-Techno Park is a green oasis for business
Groundbreaking hub set in biophilic environment
Ankara’s Eco-Techno Park is a green oasis for business
Groundbreaking hub set in biophilic environment
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Holcim Awards 2014 Africa Middle East ceremony, Beirut, Lebanon
Presentation of the Holcim Awards Gold 2014 for “Eco-Techno Park: Green building showcase and enterprise hub, Ankara, Turkey” (l-r): Howayda Al-Harithy, Head of the Holcim Awards jury for Africa Middle East and Professor of Architecture, American University of Beirut, Lebanon; Javier de Benito, Area Manager of Holcim for Africa Middle East; winners Onat and Zeynep Öktem, ONZ Architects, Turkey; and Bernard Fontana, CEO of Holcim Ltd.
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Holcim Awards 2014 Africa Middle East ceremony, Beirut, Lebanon
Accolades for all Holcim Awards main prize winners (l-r): Brook Haileselassie, Dirk Donath and Asgedom Berhe (Bronze), Zeynep and Onat Öktem (Gold), and Raëd Abillama, Youssef Abillama, Yasmina Khalifé and Sawsan Bou Fakhreddine (Silver).
Last updated: October 05, 2023 Ankara, Türkiye
The architectural wings, laid out over interconnected cascading terraces, are conceived to seamlessly merge within the slanted terrain. They contain offices, conference rooms and workshops. The main linear building, stretching out to one side with views of the industrial neighborhood, houses other function rooms, cafes and an amphitheater.
Structurally, the terraces limit interference with their surroundings while creating several communal spaces for social interaction. The project incorporates many eco-friendly features — natural lighting, passive ventilation, improved insulation, visual comfort and indoor air quality — for user satisfaction and building performance.
We see sustainable construction as much more than implementing sustainable technologies. One must seek the best individual solutions for each project from the very start. Zeynep Öktem Project Architect
Economic growth through environmental innovation
The terraces of the stepped buildings double up as green roofs, a continuation of the natural texture of the site. Their surfaces serve to combat the heat island effect, provide insulation and improve air quality. Waste is an incongruity here. Rainwater and greywater are collected on-site for post-mechanical purification and reuse within the complex through a drip irrigation system.
Discrete sensors are embedded in the facade to monitor temperature and light and ensure minimal energy consumption. The premises are covered in lush vegetation to help achieve optimal thermal conditions. The solar-powered geothermal heat pumps take center stage in conditioning the Eco-Park. Water that is circulating through subterranean pipes is brought to the building at ~10°C temperature. This reduces the cooling load in summer and supports heating in winter.
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