Concert Hall “Latvija” takes 1st place in the competition “Sustainability in Architecture, Construction, Design 2020”
In the competition “Sustainability in Architecture, Construction, Design 2020”, the first place in the nomination “The Most Sustainable Building” was awarded to Ventspils Secondary School of Music and Concert hall “Latvija”.
13 different energy efficiency technologies were implemented in the construction of Ventspils Secondary School of Music and Concert hall “Latvija”, applying both sustainable construction technologies and environmentally friendly and long-lasting materials, which significantly allow to save energy resources.
Ventspils Secondary School of Music and Concert hall “Latvija” is unique, as it integrates innovative solutions that ensure low energy consumption with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, hundreds of meters of ducts for heating and cooling the air at ground temperature have been built. A ventilation system, the intensity of which is determined by the CO2 level in the room, is installed. Special windows, which, when opened, turn off the ventilation operation, were selected. The building is equipped with the latest climate and weather information systems, as well as lights, blinds and other management systems.