Passive and active systems in harmony

THE DEBATING CHAMBER BUILDING FOR THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF WALES - THE SENEDD - WAS OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED IN MARCH 2006. THE DESIGN APPROACH IS AN INTERESTING EXAMPLE OF HOW TO CREATE A BUILDING THAT NATURALLY RESPONDS TO THE DYNAMICS OF THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT ON THE ONE HAND; AND ENSURES IT'S POSSIBLE TO USE A SELECTION OF RENEWABLES - GEOTHERMAL AND BIOMASS IN THIS CASE - ON THE OTHER.