Pearl River Tower integrates the use of top of the line sustainable technology, passive wind and solar design, and innovative structural techniques to create a near zero energy building that is as beautiful as it is green.The building was situated to take advantage of the sun and wind patterns of the location. It is south facing and features funnel style breaks in the facade that focus wind on integrated internal wind turbines. It has integrated photo voltaic panels that along with the energy from the turbines keep the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems energized. There are also motorized louvers on the facade of the building that rotate to keep the building cool and provide fresh air ventilation.
Timeline
- Fall 2005 : Design Competition
- 8 September 2006 : Ground Breaking Ceremony
- November 2006 : Enabling Works begin
- 18 July 2007 : Public bidding for the construction
- January 2008 : Main Package construction begins −26.2 m (−86 ft)
- August 2008 : Building Core construction reaches ground level 0 m (0 ft)
- April 2009 : 15th Level 80.6 m (264 ft)
- November 2009: Glass curtainwall installation begins
- December 2009: Building reaches upper wind turbine level
- 28 March 2010: Topped-out
Project Facts
Completion Year: 2012
Site Area: 10,635 m2
Project Area: 214,100 m2
Building Height: 309.60 m
Number of Stories: 71
Site Area: 10,635 m2
Project Area: 214,100 m2
Building Height: 309.60 m
Number of Stories: 71
Project Awards
2010 • Chicago Athenaeum • Green Good Design Award
2008 • Spark Awards • Green, Carbon-Lowering & Environmental Category: Gold Award
2008 • Spark Awards • Green, Carbon-Lowering & Environmental Category: Gold Award
