This project takes “Zero-Carbon Ballast Stone” as its core design concept, and systematically constructs a green building system from four dimensions: ecological circulation, passive energy saving, structural optimization, and low-carbon technologies.
01 Ecological Integration and Water Resource Circulation
The design adopts an “on-site upgrading” strategy to purify and recycle ship ballast water for landscape pools and the “Two Lakes & Three Wetlands” ecological park in the port area, realizing water regeneration. Combined with rainwater harvesting and coal wastewater treatment, a water-energy linked circular ecosystem is built to regulate the microclimate.
02 Passive Ventilation and Natural Daylighting
In response to the strong wind and intense solar radiation climate of Huanghua Port, the building’s porous form creates wind pressure difference to organize natural cross-ventilation, with adjustable window combinations for seasonal adaptation. Skylights, side windows and light wells introduce natural light according to exhibition requirements, minimizing energy consumption for artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation.
03 BIPV and Energy Self-Sufficiency
Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) curtain walls are applied to the facades and roof, converting solar energy into electricity and supporting zero-carbon operation with energy storage facilities. The PV panels are artistically arranged in a Mondrian-style composition, balancing function and aesthetics.
04 Structure-Space-Service Integration
Abandoning the traditional column grid, three red fair-faced concrete cores bear the load, realizing column-free exhibition halls and maximizing space utilization. The structural slabs and beams are cantilevered outward to form service cavities, hiding pipelines and improving interior neatness and maintenance efficiency.
05 Low-Carbon Materials and Whole-Life-Cycle Emission Reduction
Green building materials such as BIPV, U-shaped glass and fair-faced concrete are adopted. The PV panels enable fast assembly and reduce construction energy consumption. With the image of “ballast stone”, the architecture deeply integrates the spirit of serving the country through energy innovation with zero-carbon technologies, creating a new-generation near-zero-carbon exhibition building.