Hainan Energy Trading Building is located in Jiangdong New District, an emerging area of Haikou City. The site has great view of the Qiongzhou Strait to the north. Jiangdong Avenue in the south is a main traffic artery of the city. The stiffness of technology is offset by the softness of nature in the design. The building volume enclosed a fluid atrium in the center with rich vegetation to create natural circulation and comfortable microclimate. In addition, the meticulously divided curtain walls evoke the association with traditional Chinese window lattices.
The sustainable building design echoes Yankuang Group’s green energy spirit. Double-height outdoor viewing platforms are planned for every four floors in all four directions, connecting to the center atrium, which not only promote the natural ventilation, but also provide greenery working environment. The total area of the green platforms and the central garden on the ground floor is almost equal to the site area.
The pitched roof pays tribute to the vernacular Jiangnan residence, where rain slides down the slanted plane on four sides and gathers in the square courtyard below, referring to the inflow and retention of fortune. The double glass curtain walls make full use of the natural light, lowering the need for artificial lighting. The built-in motorized venetian blinds on the double-glazed façade, together with the intelligent control system, greatly increase the comfort for the indoor space, and reduce the demand for air-conditioning system. The architectural design which emphasizes ecology and energy-saving makes Hainan Energy Trading Building a healthy and safe modern office building.