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The Beijing Performing Arts Centre, located on the banks of the Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a landmark cultural destination that anchors Beijing Sub-center’s newly designated cultural district.
Sustainability is a core feature of the design, with the project achieving a China Three Star rating for environmental performance. The high-performance building envelope, shaded by a perforated aluminum screen, reduces energy consumption by 20% more than local code requires. The complex is connected to a district energy system powered by ground-source heat pumps, achieving 60% renewable energy usage. The HVAC system’s filtration system combined with carbon dioxide sensors in public areas ensure high indoor air quality. Low-flow fixtures conserve water throughout the buildings. Rainwater gardens and permeable pavements create a porous, sponge-like landscape that absorbs and retains stormwater on site, reducing the chance of flooding. Landscape irrigation, road and garage cleaning, and toilet flushing all use 100% reclaimed municipal greywater, further reducing the consumption of water resources.
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