With regard to energy conservation, wind turbines on the roof,solar panels embedded in outer walls and a natural-cooling "thermalchimney" are some of the features that will allow the structure tosupply 40% of its own energy needs. On windy, sunlit days, thebuilding could go off the power grid completely by supplying 100%of its energy needs, officials predict.
The building also will employ advanced water-saving and water-recycling strategies. Faucet sensors, waterless urinals, andon-demand water heaters will cut use to five gallons per occupantper day, compared to average office-building use of 25 gallons perday. A grey-water wastewater recycling system enables reuse ofwater from faucets and sinks in the building's toilets and thecooling system.
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