LRS Architects aims to achieve the first LEED Platinum rating in China

LRS Architects recently won the bid of Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in China, according to an article from The Asian Reporter. The firm intends to design the project to become the first Platinum-certified project in China.

The 2.2-million square feet project covers multiple buildings development. Several design elements will be adopted to fulfill the energy efficient purpose, including maximizing sunlight in the buildings and cooling power by the wind. Roof gardens are also in the drawing board. The purpose is two-fold - to reduce heat under the sunlight, and collect rainwater for irrigation and flushing.

The project is expected to commence in the 2009 Q1 and will be completed by the end of 2010.