Described by SOM as a 99-storey “beacon of energy,” a new tower will aim for a net zero energy target and offer its inhabitants spaces to work and play.

Described by SOM as a 99-storey “beacon of energy” the building will target net zero energy and offer its inhabitants spaces to work and play.

The building’s aerodynamic aesthetic will see it become an iconic landmark for the country, while its green credentials will demonstrate Indonesia’s environmental commitment.

Energy Ribbon will provide accessible public space

Slated for completion in 2020, the 530-metre sustainable development will be the headquarters of national energy and gas company Pertamina.

The Pertamina Energy Tower will be able to accommodate 20,000 people through a workspace, campus, mosque, sports centre and a 2,000-seat auditorium dedicated to the performing arts.

A covered walkway known as the Energy Ribbon will be clad in photovoltaic panels which will generate energy and provide protection from the rain and sun. The walkway will connect campuses, land bridges and gardens to provide accessible public space.

There will a geothermal-based central energy plant which “will serve as the energy production hub for the campus — a literal and figurative ‘heart’ from which energy and services will be distributed,” said SOM.

Geothermal is recognised as Indonesia’s primary renewable energy source with the country holding 40 per cent of the world’s potential geothermal resources thanks to its 400-plus volcanoes.

Masterplan for Pertamina’s workspace and campus. Click to view full image. 

The tower’s aesthetic reflects its sustainability, with the building tapering inward as it rises to an open and rounded top, which SOM calls a “wind tunnel.” The tunnel will utilise the prevailing winds to generate energy for the upper floors of the building.

The tower is also “precisely calibrated” for Jakarta’s proximity to the equator while its curved façade features brise soleil to absorb and mitigate solar gain throughout the year.

The tower’s curved façade is also energy efficient, featuring exterior sunshades to absorb natural light and illuminate the work spaces, thus reducing the need for artificial lighting....Continue Reading

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