Star Innovation Center in Colombo, Sri Lankan Fashion Retail Building Development, Architecture Images
Star Innovation Center in Colombo
Commercial Building in Sri Lanka ? design by Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture
19 Sep 2018
Star Innovation Center
Design: Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Star Innovation Center

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA) has completed the first Certified Passive House project in South Asia, proving that ultra-high-performance efficiency standards are achievable for buildings in any climate.

The Star Innovation Center is a product development facility located near Colombo, Sri Lanka. Intended to be a global model for the entire garment industry, the project sets a new high bar for sustainability, energy efficiency and worker comfort.
The project is one of only two certified Passive House factory buildings in the world, and annual energy consumption will be cut by over 75% compared to a conventionally ?efficient? modern industrial building.

By choosing to renovate an obsolete building to Passive House standards, the project dramatically reduces the waste, carbon emissions and fossil fuels typically required for demolition and new construction, and promotes the client?s commitment to maintain high standards in social, environmental, ethical and safety compliance.

The Star Innovation Center is a pioneer in applying Passive House technology to a tropical monsoon climate, which features steady warm temper...