Introduction Saving natural resources is one of the important topics for educating people nowadays. To enhance the awareness of consumption of both electricity and water, the government of Qatar proposed to develop an integrative educational park with sustainable and greenery concept to stimulate and educate locals and foreigners about the important of saving water and electricity. The purpose of educational park is to contribute the community about the environmental and greenery concept with special concentration on the educational issues. Qatar Kahramaa Education Park demonstrates in interactive way the processes of electricity generation and water desalination industry by highlighting the methods and procedures of the conservation of both electricity and water. It will be one of Qatar landmarks green buildings not only the concept and ideas behind, but also the innovative construction and maintenance methods.

Concept Water is a fundamental and common element on Earth. The intrinsic character allows it to create different form of beauty in nature. The concept of this building is emerged from capturing the state of this fundamental element in which a single drop of water fall down and bounced back from the water surface. The water droplet creates the form with the structural principle which is novel and unique. It is composed with a series of oval elements stands vertically and revolved to create a radial grid. This distinctive structure approach provides a wide span and flexible space in every level without any intermediate columns. The water surface at ground floors is a reflective pool which is a water feature and cooling system of the building. With the inspiration from water molecules of H2O, the interior space of main building is occupied by every exhibition blobs which are floating in the space individually by the connection of hanging members. The spiral ramps between exhibition blobs represent the current and spiral of life. Like the circle of life in the nature, the building is not just an architectural space but also a mini-globe which self sustain and renew to become a sustainable green building. Visitors will learn the process by steps through a single path. They go to the park by passing through the tunnel under the water surface to arrive the lobby at basement. The waterfall at basement level allows visitors to feel the surge and beauty of water. The first level is a multi-purpose theater which has a stage for lectures and entertainment. By passing through the spiral ramp to higher levels, there are exhibition blobs which have a huge models and exhibition panels to present electricity and water constructions methods. The upper level is an illustrative laboratory which demonstrates water and electricity consumption by real examples and interactive experiment. Classrooms and lecture rooms are located near to laboratory for educating visitors. The roof level is a sky garden and cafe for resting and refreshment.

Cybertecture The distinctive building has innovative construction methods and systems different from other traditional buildings which enrich its uniqueness and green concept in order to become a landmark architectural space in 21st century. Intelligent Facade Various transparency of glass with different thermal performances is strategically arranged on facade to control sunlight penetration and reduce heat gain inside the building as well as optimize the building orientation. Several eco-technologies and systems such as BIPV panels are also installed to provide renewable energy to supplement the power needs. Distinctive Structure The radial grid suspended by hanging elements approaches a distinctive structure provides a column free and flexible interior space in every level. Natural Ventilation By the incorporation of operable windows, this enables the building to generate a self breathing environment. The column free and wide span interior space has no barrier which allows the building naturally ventilated from ground to roof levels. Waterfall and pool enhance the ventilation path of the building.

Environmental Issues Qatar Kahramaa Education Park complies with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Guideline Specifications for green buildings. The greenery concept and systems have been adapted to architectural construction together and normal maintenance methods. Eco-system The intelligent facade system has solar panel adopted in order to face the particular direction to supplement power needs of building. The intelligent lighting systems with motion sensors which control the brightness of lighting for different weather will be installed at landscape garden to supply the power needs. Water Conservation The illustrative laboratory has shown the process of sewage treatment system which allows visitors to understand the procedure of water conservation system. The recycled water can be used for sky garden irrigation. Green Features The green garden located at open areas near the entrance allows the environment more green and comfortable. The waterfall and reflective pool can reduce heat gain and cool down the heat gain of the facade of main building. The interior garden at basement and sky garden at roof floor enhance the cooling effect of surrounding environment, which provide a comfortable environment for the park and surroundings region.