The Edge

Its distinctive southern facade features a series of solar panels and windows, equipped with a panel-covered roof. The building's orientation and glass facade maximise natural light without compromising internal temperature control. Thick load-bearing concrete and deeply recessed windows further regulate heat, reducing the need for shades. These features, combined with super-efficient solar panels on the south side, contribute to The Edge consuming 70% less electricity than typical office buildings.

The answer lies 130 metres underground, where two groundwater sources serve as thermal energy storage for warm and cold water. These aquifer thermal energy storage pumps regulate the building's temperature by circulating water based on internal and external conditions. Powered by self-generated solar energy, this system uses LED light panels with sensors to provide detailed temperature and humidity readings across each floor. This precision control eliminates natural hot and cold spots, particularly near windows, contributing to high employee satisfaction with the building's climate management.

Employees can fine-tune their workspace environment using a custom Philips app on their smartphones or tablets. The building's 6,000 low-energy LEDs are intelligently connected to daylight, temperature, infrared, and motion sensors, activating only when needed. These smart LEDs provide 300 lux of illumination instead of the standard 500 lux, resulting in an impressive energy efficiency of 3.9 W/m² compared to the typical 8 W/m². This innovative system not only enhances individual comfort but also significantly reduces energy consumption.