Japan Sustainable Building Database

Project Outline

As a R&D hub for innovative technologies, the architectural concept of the Nissan Advanced Technology Center was to create a space that promotes the creativity and imagination of engineers. With features such as a stepped workplace facing green hills and modern balcony gardens called green cubes, the building's theatre-like space with pleasant stimulation from the sky and surrounding nature not only enhances communication, but also creates a comfortable work environment that supports creative activities. While optimizing the advantages of such a unique space, a variety of environmental management systems are also in place, making the center an environmentally-conscious, energy-efficient building. Through these measures, the innovation-focused center aims to create an optimal work environment with diverse appeal, taking a leading role in an environmental society.

Basic Information

[CASBEE rank]	S  ()
[CASBEE tool used]	CASBEE for New Construction (version 3.3)
[Location]	Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture
[Completion date]	2007/5/1
[Site area]	37,597m2 (virtual site area)
[Total floor area]	69,471m2
[Structure]	Steel structure
[Floors]	7 floors aboveground /1 basement floor
[Owner]	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
[Designer]	Nihon Sekkei, Inc.
[Contractor]	Shimizu Corporation

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Awards

• Sustainable Building Awards, 2009 Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation Award (Category: Other)
• 2009 SHASE Awards of Technology, Category in Building Mechanical Service System (The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan)
• 2009 Building Contractors Society Award
• Nikkei New Office Award, 2008 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Award