The project aims to meet the functional and environmental criteria of “Zero-emissions,” which requires the building to be designed and equipped to operate with highly efficient energy consumption from renewable, non-CO2 emitting sources. To achieve this, the building’s design incorporates a powerful south-axis that penetrates its volume, orienting it towards the south. Additionally, passive and active strategies are integrated to optimize internal environmental conditions and control the external environment.

The new Administration Building will comply with the requirements for nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) as outlined in Directive 2010/31/EU of the Council dated 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (EPBD). Annex III of this directive specifies the requirements for new office buildings, setting a total specific annual primary energy use target of less than 85 kWh/(m2 x year). Accordingly, the energy concept developed for the new Administration Building aims to surpass this benchmark.