AIA UK Building Tour Series 2023 - US Embassy by Kieran Timberlake
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AIA UK is excited to announce an in-person tour of the U.S. Embassy by KieranTimberlake!
When: Thursday 16 November 2023 @ 16:00 (UK time)
Where: U.S. Embassy, 33 Nine Elms Ln, Nine Elms, London SW11 7US
CES Credits - Estimated 1.0 LU/ HSW for AIA Members
Description
The US Embassy building at Nine Elms, designed by KieranTimberlake, is a translucent crystalline cube that gives form to core democratic values of transparency, openness, and equality. Its unique façade affords generous natural light throughout the interior and takes advantage of the site’s striking views.
The high-performance façade uses laminated glazing with an outer envelope of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene. The envelope prevents excessive solar gain and mitigates glare while uniformly distributing daylight throughout the building. This reduces the energy required to cool and light the building.
Each of the interior gardens is inspired by a different region of the United States, including the Canyonlands, the Gulf Coast, the Midwest, the Potomac River Valley, the Pacific Forest, and the Mid-Atlantic.
Sustainability is a hallmark of the Embassy. With environmental initiatives including brownfield redevelopment, natural habitat creation, healthy and responsibly sourced building materials, and energy efficient equipment, the project received LEED Gold and BREAM Outstanding ratings.
Following the tour, attendees are invited to join us for drinks at the embassy pub!
Security Screening
Due to US embassy security requirements, we kindly ask all attendees to:
Make sure when you register your name matches your photo ID
Bring photo ID with you on the day
Please report to the East Pavilion for Official Visitors on arrival
Arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the tour starts at 4pm to allow for security screening
Keep in mind that personal electronics, e.g. phones and laptops, must be left with Security during the tour.
Please find more details here: UK Instructions for Official Visitors.
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