Landmarks - Green Conference Centre

The Pines Calyx is an innovative, environmentally friendly building located in Saint Margaret's Bay, Kent. Designed with intersecting domes, it serves as a conference and events venue. The building is constructed using local materials like chalk rubble and flint nodules, employing ancient techniques rediscovered by designer Izzy Benjamin. It features sustainable elements such as natural air conditioning and programmable mood lighting. The project exemplifies low energy consumption and aims to inspire future architectural practices.

What is the primary purpose of the Pines Calyx building?

• A museum

• A conference and visitor center

• A shopping mall

• A residential complex

Which material was primarily used in the construction of the building's walls?

• Steel

• Wood

• Chalk rubble

• Concrete

Who rediscovered the ancient building technique used for the domes?

• Le Corbusier

• Zaha Hadid

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Izzy Benjamin

How is the building naturally air-conditioned?

• By opening windows

• With electric fans

• Through a grill in the garden

• Using solar panels

What is a potential challenge mentioned regarding the building's roof?

• Water leakage

• Mowing the grass

• Structural instability

• Excessive heat