Zero3 : Alpine Sustainable Living Education Community
Conference Centre
Solar power, daylight, channeling light
Photovoltaics
Natural materials - Base
High-tech materials - 'Dish'
Floating object is visually powerful - Inclined glazing
Water collection
Conference Centre A 200 seat conference centre will be housed under a gigantic solar 'dish'. This will form an iconic roof form symbolising radio telescopes often located in remote mountain regions. The 'dish' will focus reflected sunlight onto photovoltaic cells which will generate solar power for the Zero3 facilities. It will also assist in generating onsite power (in addition to a wind turbine and possibly local hydro power). The big 'dish' roof will also collect rainwater for toilet flushing and irrigation. It has the potential to become a symbol for national sustainability and will assist in establishing the school as flagship learning environment for progressive, creative and active leadership.
