China’s First Zero-Emissions Building: Ningbo’s Sustainable Energy Technology Center
Nottingham University has opened the CSET building designed by MC A on their campus in Ningbo, China.
Ningbo, China, 2006 – 2008. The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET) will focus on the diffusion of sustainable technologies such as solar power, photovoltaic energy, wind power and so forth. The 1,300m2 building accommodates a visitors centre, research laboratories and classrooms for masters courses. The pavilion stands in a large meadow alongside a stream that runs through the campus. It’s design is inspired by Chinese lanterns and traditional wooden screens.
