Pasargad Bank Headquarter

Usage: Office Building-Building Design(Competition)
Location: Tehran/Iran
Year:  2013
Client: Pasargad Bank
Architect: Jila Norouzi-Soheil Sadeghian
Design Team:
Marjan Shirazi
Parisa Sadeghi
Area: 42000m²

Project description

In tall building design, energy efficiency and sustainability are crucial. Tall buildings typically consume three times more energy than shorter buildings. Up to 45% of the construction cost goes toward mechanical and electrical systems, and sustainable practices help reduce operational and maintenance costs.

Key strategies for enhancing sustainability include:
  1. Green roofs reduce heating and cooling costs, provide thermal and sound insulation, and create green spaces for residents.
  2. Double-skin façades optimize energy use by allowing air circulation, natural ventilation, and improving thermal and sound insulation.
  3. Clean air and natural lighting are maximized inside the building to improve air quality and energy efficiency.
  4. Adjustable shading devices help regulate natural light throughout the day and seasons, reducing energy use.
  5. Movable louvers act as passive solar control systems, absorbing and reflecting sunlight to manage interior temperatures. These strategies promote energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental harmony in tall building design. The heat absorbed by them is also discharged through air movement, and without order, the reduction of wind by exhaust fans helps store energy. Vertical louvers are also used on parts of the west side of the building, which block sunlight during sunset hours. Additionally, solar panels are used on the south side on canopies, which, by changing their angle in different seasons and at different times of the day, control the amount of sunlight and the required energy, storing the necessary energy.
Air Filtration with Green Walls:
The building harnesses natural ventilation through vertical louvers and filters sunlight using horizontal shading devices on the southern facade. By controlling air circulation and sunlight exposure, these systems help manage energy use, improve thermal comfort, and reduce heating and cooling loads. <
The green walls used in the central branch of Pasargad Bank provide natural air filtration. Employees benefit from better air quality as air passes through plants, which act as biofilters. This natural filtration system reduces pollutants and improves overall indoor environmental quality.
The diagram illustrates how plants filter air before it enters the building, using natural airflow and removing harmful particles. The green wall system not only enhances aesthetics but also boosts air quality by trapping dust and pollutants.
In conclusion, the use of green plant filters is a sustainable method to improve air quality in high-rise buildings, helping balance temperature and minimize energy consumption.
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