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H2 Office DuisburgHarbour skyline with a sustainable landmark
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The office complexes of the H2 Office in Duisburg’s inner harbour look like two giant catamarans. They were designed by the
architects BRT Architekten (Bothe Richter Teherani) and are already an architectural highlight of the harbour skyline. However,
the second phase of construction, which was completed at the end of 2010, is also a model of sustainability. It received the
DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) gold seal of approval. The green building built by Ed. Züblin AG is distinguished
by, among other things, its use of geothermal and solar energy, continuous sun-protecting and noise-reducing glass as well
as intelligent building technologies. And the floors are even sustainable. DLW linoleum and DLW fibrebonded floor coverings
are easy and environmentally safe to clean, wear-resistant and durable even with high foot traffic.
The energy for cooling and heating the gold-certified building is primarily derived through geothermal means. 230 of the structurally
necessary foundation piles assume the role of geothermal heat exchangers. The geothermal system is combined with concrete
core activation in the ceilings of the offices. The combination with the photovoltaic system and the intelligent regulation
of the building utilities via a BUS system keeps the renters’ utility costs low.
DGNB certification considers the entire life cycle of the building, therefore special emphasis is placed on the usage phase.
Criteria such as durability and ease of care were paramount in the selection of the flooring. DLW linoleum stood out because
of its raw materials. The characteristic marbled DLW linoleum from Armstrong in jet black, light gray and blue covers the
kitchens and the employee break areas in the H2 Office.
Because of its noise-reducing properties, DLW fibrebonded flooring is ideal for office spaces. About 5600 square meters in
basalt grey is installed in the H2 Office as well as another 1700 square meters in onyx grey, which on the surface appears
jet black.
As a result of their eco-friendly production and their long lifespan, DLW linoleum and DLW fibrebonded floorings are recommended
for sustainable construction, as certified by DGNB or LEED for example.
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- The two office complexes of the H2 Office are an architectural highlight of Duisburg’s inner harbour.
- The recently completed second phase of construction has received the DGNB gold seal of approval..
- The bevelled architecture creates refined effects in the interior. Dark DLW fibrebonded flooring contrasts with the white
surfaces to enhance the elegant atmosphere.
- DLW linoleum fits perfectly into the sustainable building concept because it is not only easy to maintain but is also eco-friendly
due to its natural components.
- The kitchens and break areas in the H2 Office are covered with jet black marbled DLW linoleum from Armstrong.
- For the office space and halls, noise-reducing DLW fibrebonded flooring was selected.
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