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Building: Savannah House (Nicknamed “Giraffe House”)
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Completion Date: 2009
Architects: LAM Architects
Structural Engineers: CAE Nederland
Contractors: Dura Vermeer Heyma Rotterdam
Clients: Rotterdam Zoo (& their giraffes!)

AE Interests: “Cradle to cradle” sustainability concept/philosophy; Minimal maintenance required; Natural air ventilation (see upper left-hand diagram); Rainwater collection system; Walls & glass optimized for passive solar energy utilization; Use of non-toxic/reused/recyclable materials