R&D Renova was opened in 2016. Center with an area of 25,000 m2 should unite scientists and entrepreneurs within its walls and become a place for the development and promotion of Russian science. Its residents are already high-tech laboratories and innovative companies. It is not surprising that the progressive R&D Renova is the very first of all the buildings in Skolkovo to receive a LEED certificate.
According to the results of the eco-audit, which took place that year, the building scored 56 points and received a "silver" level certificate. Experts especially noted its location, efficient use of water, electricity and materials during construction. It was possible to achieve such high results thanks to the well-coordinated actions of a large team, where each was responsible for his own part of the work.
The concept of the building, which looks like a coiled snake, was invented by the Dutch bureau EGM architects. They were also involved in architectural supervision. The project combines the latest technology and the idea of "returning to nature", expressed in the careful use of resources and a lot of greenery, including on the roof.
EGM architects has extensive experience in designing socially oriented and sustainable buildings. The Dutch say that a home is not a thing in a vacuum. This is an integral part of the surrounding world, therefore, it is necessary to take into account the social context, how the structure will interact with its users, and also take into account the impact on the environment. Architects work closely with the Fontis University of Applied Sciences and the Delft University of Technology to keep abreast of the latest developments in green building.
At R&D Renova, Dutch architects tried to take into account all the wishes of its future inhabitants and predict possible scenarios. Importantly, a large percentage of local materials were used during the construction, and more than 10% of the components were made from recycled materials.
Engineering and design consulting was carried out by a company with more than 70 years of history - Ove Arup & Partner. It was its employees who developed the concept of sustainable development "R&D Renova" and thought over the arrangement of all engineering communications. Ove Arup & Partners proposed the air circulating in the offices to be passed through an additional filter and then used to heat the premises in winter.
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Energy savings in the center reach 21%, including through the use of natural light. The sun's rays enter the room through two large triangular-shaped atriums. And thanks to modern drainage systems, water savings are more than 40%.
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The green roof played an important role in achieving LEED certification. If you look at the building from above, then the building seems to be completely covered with a green carpet. The area of this cover is 9,000 m2, which is comparable to the size of a standard football field. The design and construction of the green roof was carried out by the company "TsinKo Rus", a member of the National Roofing Union. Thanks to the "lawn" in the research center, the thermal insulation was improved. In addition, green plants are good at absorbing noise and improving sound insulation - which is very useful, since the busy Budennovskoe highway is located 500 meters away. And the employees who have to work here feel much more comfortable and calmer: the green cover not only pleases the eye, but also purifies and moisturizes the air. Material provided by the company "Tsinko RUS"
