World’s First “Living Building” Uses Algae to Provide Energy and Shade

World's First "Living Building" Uses Algae to Provide Energy and Shade

World’s First “Living Building” Uses Algae to Provide Energy and Shade

The world’s first ever “living building” has started construction in Germany. Known as the BIQ building, it uses moveable panels of micro-algae to generate heat, shade, and energy. These panels are designed to be retrofitted onto the outside of existing buildings so that when sunlight hits them the micro-algae naturally photosynthesises and starts to grow. This means the building becomes a dynamic, living instrument whose “bio-adaptive façade” responds to increased sunlight by creating shade and generating power for immediate use or storage. The solution works in three specific ways: Firstly, it traps heat from the sun. This stops it from entering the building in the first place and the heat is then reused to help to power the building. Secondly, the growing micro-algae block out part of the sunlight entering the building — reducing glare, and creating a more pleasant envi...

Full article: http://cleantechnica.com/2012/10/25/worlds-first-living-b...

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