Barcelona recently hosted the 37th America's Cup, where the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia designed a special pavilion for Acciona that merges architecture, decarbonization, and circular innovation. Luz Negra contributed by designing and manufacturing 360º LED luminaires for the upper spires of the pavilion, as well as the linear lighting for its interior.
The pavilion is based on circular innovation:
- Reused wind turbine blades: These blades directly connect to Acciona's expertise in wind energy while contributing to circular design by reusing out-of-service components. They also serve a practical function as part of the ventilation system for the façade.
- Photovoltaic energy generation: the solar panels installed on the roof make the pavilion self-sufficient, producing all the energy it requires.
- Passive cooling: The pavilion’s design maximizes natural airflow from the nearby sea, reducing the need for energy-intensive cooling systems. The façade openings and elevated podium further enhance the cooling effect, ensuring thermal comfort for visitors.
- Mass timber construction: The use of wood, which stores carbon in the structure comes from certified renewable forests and demonstrates how bio-based materials can reduce the building's overall carbon footprint. Reused CLT from xilonor and GLT from Madergia.
Design by: Urbanitree Daniel Ibáñez, Vicente Guallart, Santiago Aguirre, Marc Bielsa, Jesús Mora Fernández hashtag#PaulinaSevilla
