The new Mercedes-Benz Museum is located
at the entrance to the DaimlerChrysler International
Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. The design is formed
as a doublehelix with a central, triangular atrium.
Blueprints, which were entered into an international
competition, reveal a holistic energy and comfort design
concept.
Energy Concept
During the concept development phase the plans for the building took into consideration
architectural, climatic load bearing and specific user requirements. The intention
is that Museum visitors should experience optimum environmental and visual comfort
during their visit. The basic premise of the climatic concept is the use of natural
ventilation to control
interior heat that has been generated, for example by lighting, before it affects
the air in the room. In addition, solar gains and natural lighting are regulated.
Natural air movement and displace ment ventilation is used as much as possible
for its cooling effect. A noteworthy aspect of this design concept is its flexibility
and ease of expansion for possible modification at a later date.
